This document defines and describes various camera shots used in filmmaking, including establishing shots to set the scene, close-ups of details like faces, two shots of two people, over the shoulder shots for dialogue, low angle shots from below to make a subject appear larger or more formidable, reaction shots of a person reacting to a previous scene, cut away shots that briefly turn from the main action, long shots showing the entire scene, wide shots with a broad view and high angle shots from above to make a subject appear smaller or more vulnerable.

1. Film Terms Camera Shots and Definitions