When learning how to take good videos, there are many different styles of shots you can take. This tutorial will show you one of the best systems for a video, the 6-Shot System. The 6-Shot System is widely used in video journalism. Below you will see all six types of different shots, and how they can be used to illustrate the point of your video.
Close-Up of the Hands
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| This shows the viewer what the person is doing. It will give the viewer an idea of what's happening at that point the storyline. |
Close-Up of the Face
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This is also a close-up, except of the face. It lets the viewer see what the person is feeling, and what that person looks like.
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Over the Shoulder Shot (OTS)
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| The OTS Shot gives the viewer an even better idea of the subject's action. It also connects the hands and face together. |
Medium Shot
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| Medium shots give more physical attributes of the subject, and the viewer starts to learn more about the setting of the story. |
Wide Shot
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The Wide Shot let's the viewer see more of the setting and should be head-to-toe. it is mainly used for letting the viewer see all the action together.
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Extra Wide Shot
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| Using an extra wide shot is only considered to be used once or twice in a short video. It really establishes the setting and surroundings of the video for the viewer. |
