TYPES OF SHOTS

Close-Up

In the close-up shot, a certain feature or part of the subject takes up most of the frame. A close up of a person usually means a close up of their face

POV (point of view) shot

A point of view shot is a short shot that shows what a character is looking at. We see the view from the actors (subject’s ) eyes.

Over the shoulder shot:

In film or video, an over the shoulder shot is a shot of someone or something taken over the shoulder of another person. The back of the shoulder and head of this person is used to frame the image of whatever the camera is pointing toward.

Establishing Shot

In film and television, an establishing shot sets up, or ‘establishes’, a scene's setting and its participants. Usually it is a shot at the beginning or end of a scene indicating where, and sometimes when, the remainder of the scene takes place.

Extreme Close-up

Exreme close-ups, show the audience/viewer real emotions of a character or extreme detail that would normally be seen in such shots as a close-up or long shot.

Medium Long Shot

The medium closeup is a further shot from a close up but it also is not a long shot. This shot shows the face more clearly, without getting uncomfortably close and is usually from the waist upwards.