Shot Variation

Shot Variation;

What is shot variation?

Shot variation is a technique used in film-making to achieve the most effective coverage of an entire sequence of action. Shots used include wide shot(WS), extreme long shot(ELS), long shot(LS), medium close shot(MCS), close-shot(CS), close-up(CU) and extreme close-up(ECU).

Shot variation is used a lot in action films when a fast paces scene is being shot. In addition to a high number of cuts in a short space of film time the variation of shots and dynamism also help to fasten the pace of the overall scene.

Wide shots:- A wide shot is generally used to set the tone of the scene as well as introducing the location.
- This enables the audience to understand the overall concept of the scene. 
- Long shots are used to present a new location. 

Medium shots:
- Medium shots are commonly used to show the dynamics of two or three person interaction;
Closer coverage is used for:
- Intensity
- Intimacy
- Detail

Different shots & angles;

Medium Shot:

Bird's eye view:

Wide/ Long Shot:













High Angle:












Low Angle:












Over-the-shoulder shot:

Shot Variation Example^