Which shot shows the full head, and sometimes shoulders of your subject?

• A. Close Up
• B. Wide Shot
• C. Arial Shot
• D. Medium Shot/Cowboy

Answer: (A)

In shot sizing, how much of the subject fills the frame matters for mood and focus. A close-up frames tightly on the head and face, filling the view with facial details and expressions. This tight framing is the best match for showing the full head, and it can be adjusted to include the shoulders if needed for a bit more context. The other options pull in more of the body or surroundings: a wide shot shows most of the scene and the subject’s environment, an aerial shot comes from above, and a medium shot or cowboy frames from around the waist or thighs up to the head, which includes more of the torso. So the closest fit for conveying mainly the head with optional shoulder context is the close-up.