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Home : Video : Camera Work : Shot Types : Talking Heads Talking Head Typical talking head shot

Talking head is an informal term used to describe the very common shot of a television presenter or other personality talking directly to the audience, with only the upper body or head visible.

Talking head shots are usually a mid-shot or medium closeup. The most common talking head shots are in news, sports and documentary programs.

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