2. EXTREME CLOSE UP
As its name suggests, an extreme version of the close up, generally magnifying beyond
what the human eye would experience in reality. An extreme close-up of a face, for
instance, would show only the mouth or eyes, with no background detail
whatsoever. This is a very artificial shot, and can be used for dramatic effect. The
tight focus required means that extra care must be taken when setting up and
lighting the shot - the slightest camera shake or error in focal length is very
noticeable.

3. CLOSE UP
Close up shots are used to show an object in such detail that it blurs the
background around the image. However it can also be used in a drama
or film to get close to the actors so that the audience feel almost
involved in what is happening.

4. MEDIUM SHOT
Contains a figure from the knees/waist up and is normally used for dialogue scenes, or
to show some detail of action. Variations on this include the TWO SHOT (containing
two figures from the waist up) and the THREE SHOT (contains 3 figures...). NB. Any
more than three figures and the shot tends to become a long shot. Background
detail is minimal, probably because location has been established earlier in the
scene - the audience already know where they are and now want to focus on
dialogue and character interaction.

5. LONG SHOT
Shows the image as approximately "life" size i.e. corresponding to the real distance
between the audience and the screen in a cinema (the figure of a man would appear
as six feet tall). This category includes the FULL SHOT showing the entire human
body, with the head near the top of the frame and the feet near the bottom. While the
focus is on characters, plenty of background detail still emerges.

6. WIDE SHOT
This shot is commonly used to show a target and a large setting behind
them. The main point of this shot is to try to see the setting more than
the target. Moreover it is also used to see large distances.

7. EXTREME LONG SHOT
This is generally used as a scene-setting, establishing shot. It normally shows an
EXTERIOR, e.g. the outside of a building, or a landscape, and is often used to show
scenes of thrilling action e.g. in a war film or disaster movie. There will be very little
detail visible in the shot, it's meant to give a general impression rather than specific
information.

8. HIGH ANGLE
This angle looks down on someone, it makes the person or object small
and insignificant. This is used in a TV drama when they want to know
someone has more power than someone else.

9. LOW ANGLE
This angle looks up on something or someone making it look bigger than it
really is. It is the opposite of a high angle. It is commonly used in TV
shows when they want someone to look big and powerful.

10. SLANTED ANGLE
A slanted angle shows an object or someone from an unnatural point of
view. It can be used in a drama to show things only the audience can
see.

11. EYE LEVEL
An eye level angle shows the object of the picture looking directly at
you, this shows that he or she has the same amount of power as you.
However in some magazines it is used to show sexual tension when it is
used with models.

12. AERIAL SHOT
A view from above, it could be a place or a scene for a movie. It shows
everything t hat is happening from a birds eye view. It shows the
audience everything that is happening at once. A crane shot is used to
achieve this type of shot.

13. TWO SHOT
A two shot is mostly used in TV dramas w here it shows friends side by
side. However it can also be used show relationships. The main
purpose of this shot is for the audience to see what sort of relationship
the characters have between them.

14. OVER THE SHOULDER
Taken from behind a subject to see someone else. It is sometimes used in
dramas to show someone's facial expression. It is more commonly used
for when two people are having a conversation.

15. POINT OF VIEW
This shows the view point of an actor. You can usually see the actors feet
or hands in the picture so that you know straight away what sort of shot
it is. It is sometimes used in films to show someone's eyesight as
blurry, if they are becoming uncurious.

16. OBLIQUE/CANTED ANGLE
Sometimes the camera is tilted (i.e. is not placed horizontal to floor level), to suggest
imbalance, transition and instability (very popular in horror movies). This technique
is used to suggest POINT-OF-View shots (i.e. when the camera becomes the 'eyes'
of one particular character, seeing what they see — a hand held camera is often
used for this.