Camera Shots, angles and movements

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