This document defines different types of camera shots used in media studies including extreme long shots, long shots, medium long shots, medium shots, medium close ups, close ups, and extreme close ups which show varying levels of detail from the whole body to just the eyes. It also describes low angle, high angle, and Dutch angle shots which use camera positioning to convey meaning, with low angles suggesting status and high angles eliciting sympathy through perceived vulnerability.

1. Types Of Shots
Media Studies

2. Extreme Long Shot (V.L.S)
Whole body,
as well as background above and down

3. Long Shot (L.S.)
Whole body

4. Medium Long Shot (M.L.S)
From the knees upwards

5. Medium Shot (M.S.)
From the waist upwards

6. Medium Close Up (M.C.U.)
From the chest upwards

7. Close-Up (C.U.)
Just the head and some of the shoulders

8. Extreme Close-Up
To show extreme detail of elements such as eyes,
noses, fingers

9. Low Angle
The camera is filming from a low position, signifying
status and meant to connote a threatening posture

10. High Angle
Filming from a high position, signifying a vulnerable
and can make the audience sympathise with the
character

11. Dutch/Canted Angle
The frame is not straight, the mise-en-scène thereby is
turned Is used to signify that there is something bizarre or
not right going on, makes the audience feel uncomfortable
Tilted towards the left Tilted towards the right