Establishing ShotA long shot, most commonly used at the beginning of a film, used to show a certain setting and to create the scene.

Master ShotA film recording of an entire scene, which keeps all the characters in view during said scene.

Close UpImage or recording taken at a close range and shows the subject in a large scale.

Extreme Close UpA photograph or film recording shot

where the subject is shown in a very large scale and is tightly

framed.

Mid ShotA shot showing some

part of a subject in more detail, whilst still

showing enough for the audience to feel as if they were looking at the whole subject. It is

an approximation of how you would see

someone in the flesh if you were having a conversation with

them.

Long shotOften referred to as a ‘wide

shot’, shows a character who is taking up almost the full height of the frame. If it is

not a scene with a person in then a long shot can also be

a wide shot of the whole scene, putting the subjects in

their environment.

Wide ShotVirtually the same as a long shot where the character will take up almost the full height of the frame. The should be a small amount of room between each side of the frame and the subjects body, this is known as safety room.

Two ShotSimply a shot with two people in, often used to portray their relationship.

Aerial ShotAn extremely high angle shot, usually taken from a crane or high stationary point but is also commonly taken from a plane or helicopter.

Point of ViewA first person shot, taken so the

audience sees what a certain character is seeing from their eyes (point of

view).

Over the Shoulder ShotA shot taken from behind a person looking at the subject. The person

facing the subject should usually take up 1/3 of the frame. Commonly used

during conversations, cutting and alternating between each person

speaking.