Camera Shots.



Long Shot.

This shot shows all/most of a fairly large object (In this case, a person.) It also usually has most of the surroundings.

Master Shot.
This is usually the first shot of a scene. It is a wide shot which covers all the action and speech in the scene.



Point of view shot.
This shot is where the camera is used to enable the audience to share a character's point of view. This is as if the camera were seeing through their eyes.



Long Shot & Wide Shot.
This shows the whole person or the whole feature object as part of the landscape. This shot implies that it is important to the story for the audience to see the character in this context. A long shot or wide shot can also be used as the first shot or master shot of a new scene.



Over the Shoulder shot.
Looking from behind a person at the subject, cutting off the frame just behind the ear. The person facing the subject should occupy about 1/3 of the frame. This shot helps to establish the positions of each person. You also get the feel of looking at one person from the others point-of-view. A variation of this shot can be a bit wider and include the shoulder of the person facing the subject.




Two Shot.
This is a shot showing two characters in a scene. It usually involves a dialogue sequence between the two characters.

Close Up.
This Shows very little background and concentrates on either a face or a detail of a scene. This shot magnifies the object and shows the importance of things. This could be words written on paper to someone's facial expressions. The close up takes us ino the mind of a character.  A close-up of a person emphasizes their emotional state. Whereas a mid-shot or wide-shot is more appropriate for delivering facts and general information, a close-up exaggerates facial expressions which convey emotion. The viewer is drawn into the subject's personal space and shares their feelings.





High Angle.
This angle looks down at a character, making the viewer feel more powerful than him or her, or suggesting and air of detachment.

Low Angle.
This is when the camera is placed below the character. This exaggerates his or her importance.

Mid-Shot.
This shot cuts the actor off at the waist. This allows the viewer to clearly see the characters expressions and movements without dominating the screen. This type of shot usually cuts out most of the background.




Medium Close Shot.
The setting can still be seen. The lower frame line passes through the chest of the actor. Medium shots are frequently used for the tight presentation of two actors (the two shot), or with dexterity three (the three shot). 



Overhead Shot.
This shot is formed by the camera's position being directly above the action.

Tilted Shot.

This shot is when the camera is tilted on its axis so that normally vertical lines apear slanted to the left or right. Such shots are often used in mystery and suspense films to create a sense of unease in the viewer.



Establishing Shot.

This is usually the first shot of a new scene. It is designed to show the audience where the action is taking place. It is usually a very wide / long shot or extreme wide shot.