Camera Shots -
Establishing shot - The view is so far from the
subject that he isn't even visible. Often used to set the scene
Long Shot - The subject takes up the
full frame, or at least as much as comfortably possible, usually shows the
character from head to toe.Mid
Shot- Shows some part of the
subject in more detail, usually from the waist up.Close-Up - A certain feature or part of
the subject takes up the whole frame.Extreme Close-Up- The camera is zoomed right in and
shows extreme detail.High angle shot- The camera is located above the eyeline looking down on the subject
Tracking shots- When the camera follows someone as they are walking or running, the camera runs on a track
zoom- Using the camera to go from a long shot to a close up shot or the opposite
Panning shots- When the camera moves from side to side from a fixed point
Arc- When the camera moves around the subject in a circular motion
Ariel Shot (Birds eye view)- The camera shows action from above, usually establishing location
Two shot- A shot of two people showing the relationship they have with each other
Over the shoulder-Used when characters are having a conversation to make the conversation feel more realistic
Low angle shots- The camera is located below the eyeline looking up on the subject
Point of view shot- The action takes place from the view of a character
