❁ The 6-Shot System ❁

The 6-Shot System
This is a sequence of shots that you should do to
keep the viewer interested and aware of what is happening when filming.

                                    

1. Close up of the hands
This shot shows action, and it shows what the subject is doing. 
It can also be an establishing shot, to show the viewers that the
subject is typing, studying, etc.


2. Close up of the face
This shot shows the emotion of the subject.
 50% of shots should be close ups and extreme
close ups of the face. 


 3. Medium Shot
The medium shot is a very neutral shot. 
In a medium shot, the subject can be seen from the waist up.
It establishes their actions and emotions at the same time.
A medium shot should feel like you could be 
having a conversation with the subject.


4. Wide Shot
The wide shot ties together the whole
subject from head to toe. You can see the entire
person in a wide shot and their actions.


5. Over the Shoulder Shot (OTS)
This shot shows perspective. 
You can see what the subject is looking at, or
what they are doing.


6. Extreme Wide Shot
This shot shows the setting. 
Sometimes the subject is too small to be seen in extreme wide shots.


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