Which term is described as showing the subject waist-up?

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

Answer: (B)

Framing in cinematography uses shot scale to describe how much of the subject is in the frame. When you show the subject from the waist up, you’re achieving a medium shot. This framing strikes a balance between seeing facial expressions and body language while still keeping some of the surroundings in view. It’s broader than a close-up, which tightens in on the face or a specific detail, and it’s not as wide as a long or full shot that includes more of the environment or the entire body. A two-shot, meanwhile, refers to two people appearing in the frame and can be rendered at various distances, but it doesn’t define waist-up framing by itself.