Which shot shows the subject waist-up?

• A. Wide Shot
• B. Medium Shot
• C. Close-Up Shot
• D. Two Shot

Answer: (B)

Waist-up framing is a medium shot. This size sits between wide and close-up, and it frames the subject from about the waist to the top of the head. It lets you see facial expressions clearly while also capturing some of the upper-body gesture and a bit of the surrounding space, which helps convey both emotion and context. It’s especially handy for dialogue or interaction because you can read how someone relates to others or to their surroundings without losing too much environmental detail.

A wide shot shows more of the setting and often the subject’s full body, providing place and scale. A close-up tightens on the face (and sometimes shoulders), prioritizing emotion over context. A two-shot includes two people in the frame and is defined by that composition rather than a specific crop.