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Two Shot Noddy
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Over the Cutaway
Shoulder Shot
A shot of something else in the
room that relates to what they
are talking about/ where they
are. Used so that the editor can
‘cut away’ from the interview.

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Interviewer Interviewee
Medium Close Up Medium Close Up
The camera shows the
interviewees face, shoulders and
the top half of their body, as well
as their hands (in case of hand
movement/ gestures whilst they
talk). Ensures good ‘headroom’
and ‘noseroom’.
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Rule of Looking
Thirds off-camera