This document defines various camera shots and their purposes. It lists different shot types like establishing shot, master shot, close up, mid-shot, and long-shot. For each shot, it provides a definition and examples of the possible effects the shot can create, such as showing context, emotion, or atmosphere.

1. Camera shot Definition Possible effect Example
Establishing shot Mostly a long shot shows the setting
and context of the
scene showed
Master shot Shows the entire Puts the characters
scene in context
Close up A shot when a Shows emotion or
smallish object pure detail
(human head) fits
easily in the frame
Mid-shot Shows part of the Giving the effect of
subject in more what that someone
detail while still maybe wearing,
giving an impression showing status of
of the whole subject character
Long-shot A shot where a large To see the area the
object (human figure is in giving an
figure) fits easily in effect of the
the frame atmosphere
Wide-shot More than one thing This is effective
in the shot. The because you can see
whole object(s) more than one or
visible two people in a shot
and its surrounding
areas. Created the
scene
Two-shot A shot where two Shows clear
actors appear in the emotions and
frame connections
between two
people in one place

2. Aerial shot Filmed from a high Effective for
building, airplane, showing the natural
balloon, helicopter size of something
etc.
Point of view shot A shot which is Showing what that
supposedly seen someone can see
from the eyes of a
person/thing in that
scene
Over the shoulder Looking from behind
shot a person at the
subject.
High angle Camera elevated by Effective for
crane. Gives a showing status or
general overview tension
Low angel Camera near to the Could be effective
ground looking at for creating fear or
something shock
Canted angel Camera is tilted Creates confusion
and a atmosphere
of excitement
Pan A horizontal camera Gives the effect of
movement. Camera the speed
moves left and right something is going
about a central axis at

3. Tilt The camera moves Gives effect of the
up or down while its height of
support remains something. May
fixed. show intimidation
Track Shot in which the
camera is mounted
on a cart which
travels along tracks.
Dolly On trolley on which
the camera is pulled
across the ground
Crane camera moves
above the ground
on a mobile support
Steadicam Camera on a wast
band/harness. Held
by the body
Handheld A camera held by
the camera man
with no tripod or
anything
Zoom rapid movement
either towards or
away from the
subject