Framing Techniques in Filmmaking

This set of flashcards covers essential vocabulary related to framing techniques in filmmaking, focusing on various shot types and their definitions.

Single Shot

A framing that features one character alone in the frame, emphasizing their presence.

Clean Single

A single shot with no part of any other character visible, ideal for conveying isolation.

Dirty Single

A single shot that includes a limited presence of another character, adding complexity to the framing.

Two-Shot

A shot that includes two characters, clearly showing both faces, to create a visual relationship between them.

Crowd Shot

A shot featuring multiple characters in frame; often referred to as a general term for many subjects.

Over-the-Shoulder Shot

A hybrid shot focusing primarily on one character while showing the perspective of another, creating intimacy.

Point of View Shot (POV)

A shot that lets the audience experience the scene from a character's perspective.

Insert Shot

A shot that emphasizes a specific detail, often with the framing being more crucial than prominence.

Framing

The composition of subjects within the camera shot, guiding the visual narrative of a scene.