FILM TECHNIQUES


The Cameo Shot is one in which the subject is filmed against a neutral or black background, allowing for full attention to the subject. (Ella Gator S1E2, 0:07)

A Close Shot is one in which the subject’s head to mid-waist is shown. (The Adventures of Odie S3E2, 0:26)

A Close Up Shot is an isolated part of the subject. It can be either of a person or a prop. It is used to convey importance. (Dee the Dinosaur S1E1, 0:55)

The Cutaway Shot is one that leaves the main action behind to show a reaction from side characters or adds visual information to the scene before returning to the original shot. (Odie S2E2, 0:46)

An Eye Level Shot is one where the camera is placed at the same height of the eyes of the subject, basically what the audience would see with our eyes in real life. (Ella Gator S4E4, 0:58)

A Flash Shot is a shot that lasts a very short time, often for shock effect. (Ella Gator S1E4, 1:00)

The Choker Shot is a tight close-up, usually showing the subject’s face from just above their eyebrows to just below their mouth. (Ella Gator S4E2, 2:32)

The Establishing Shot is one that sets up the location and mood for the scene, usually wide shots. (Dee the Dinosaur S1E2, 0:01)

An Extreme Long Shot is a wide angle shot that frames the subject from a great distance, focusing on the surroundings. (Dee the Dinosaur S2E5, 2:47)

An Extreme Close Up Shot is a magnified shot of a subject, to highlight a detail or specific body part, cutting out the rest of the subject in the frame. (Ella Gator S1E3, 0:59)

A Dolly Shot is a shot where the camera is mounted on a track and is moved towards or away from a subject. The world around the subject moves with the camera. (Irrational S1E2 1:14)

A Pedestal Shot is a shot that moves the camera upwards or downwards in relation to (Journey to the West S4E1 0:20)