The Three Main Shots as seen in Anchorman

There are 3 types of basic shots: the long shot (LS), the medium shot (MS), and the close up (CU). These shots are used in every movie. To demonstrate what they look like and how they are used in context I picked the movie Anchorman.

The long shot is the orientation shot. It shows where we are in the world of the movie. It also connotes sadness, loneliness, and isolation.

In this long shot we see Ron Burgundy. He has been fired. He is a lost soul in this part of the movie. He almost has no reason to live. The long shot helps show this by making it seem as if Ron is lost in a huge a crowd people. He's lost in the crowd as we see and he his lost in his own life journey. The long shot also helps emphasize the sadness in Ron's life.

The medium shot is the information shot. It helps show relationship information.

In this medium shot we see the Channel 4 news team before they begin battle with the other new stations. The information presented to us is who is carrying what weapon...it also helps  show every one's confusion and helps pose the question: "Brick where'd you get a hand grenade?"

The last shot is the close up. The close up is the important detail shot. It helps convey feeling and emotion.



This close up on Champ is definitely showing his feelings and emotions. The feelings and emotion that are being conveyed are confusion, fear, and concern...as to why he woke up that morning and literally shit a squirrel.