Types Of Shots

• An 'Extreme Long Shot' is an establishing shot to show setting, a subjects surroundings can be used to show wide areas of action. 

• A 'Long Shot' is where the subject takes up most of the shot and can be used to show a character in their environment.

• A 'Mid Shot' shows a character from the waist upwards and can be used to show a character without revealing too much emotion and gives room to express hand gestures.

• A 'Medium Close Up' is halfway between a close up and a mid shot sand is used to show the face more clearly than a mid shot.

• A 'Close up' is used to show a certain feature and reveals detail and emotion.

• An 'Extreme Close Up'  is used to show extreme detail and is a very personal shot.

• A 'Cut Away Shot'  is used to show a different subject or a close up instead of the current action happening. It can be used as a buffer between shots or to show detail or information.

• A 'Two Shot' helps establish a relationship between two characters and can be used to follow action without a background distraction.

• An 'Over The Shoulder Shot' is used during conversation/argument and the person facing the subject usually take up 1/3 of the screen.

• A 'Noddy Shot'  can be used during interviews to show interviewers reaction.

• A 'Point Of View Shot'  shows the view from the subjects perspective.