Six-Shot System

The six-shot system, in a news package, is vital to its well-being. If you're like me, you may not enjoy set guidelines but in this case however, it is very necessary. The six-shot system composes of shots of the subject including a close-up of the hands, a close shot of the face, an over-the-shoulder shot of your subject, a medium of the subject, a wide to show more background, and an extra-wide or establishing shot to help the viewer fully grasp where and why they are watching. The viewer should feel as if they are a part of the story as each shot gives a perspective different than the last.

Filmed and shot pictures of Connor Bickford:

Establishing/ Extra-Wide: This is the first shot of all sequences. Here Connor is easily seen reading and focusing on his homework. As a viewer you can see the background and all that surrounds him in his environment and you are able to grasp the full effect.

Wide Shot: Connor is seen reading but also communicating with a peer in the room. The shot is not as wide as the establishing but still helps the viewer get closer and understand what is going on a little more. The shot adds a whole new component that is vital to the story.

 Medium: Probably the most used shot in any event. It is known as the most "original" or "regular" shot there is. It is a picture of what is happening, as it captures exactly what takes place in the event.

 Close-up (Face): This shot adds a component that was not available until now. It creates an up-close presence with the subject and lets you see all details. It can add emotion untold by other shots as it shows every wrinkle in the skin or strand of hair.

Close-up (Hands): This shot composes of what the subject may be doing. In-depth of course, it adds detail untapped from the wide shots.

Over-The-Shoulder: A "from-behind" point of view. As you've seen about every detail and every angle, the behind shot adds the final angle necessary. Thanks to this shot we have added almost every component as the viewer should feel as if they are in the room.