shot names
 
lens
 
position
 
movement

 
 
 
 
 
This shows a person from roughly their waist to their head.

Now you can recognise them, but you may also be able to see what they are doing with their hands.

(Also known as a 'Medium shot')

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Mid shot
   
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sample page from cd-rom - more details at www.mediaedwales.org.uk/mmms.htm