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ESTABLISHING SHOT

A long, wide angle taken from an over head shot

MASTER SHOT

A wide enough shot to include all the characters.

LONG SHOT

A camera view of an object or characters from a considerable distance so it appears a bit small.

WIDE SHOT

A shot taken from a lens that is able to take in a wider scene .

POINT OF VIEW SHOT (POV)

Shows a view from a subjects perspective. This shot is usually edited so that the viewer is aware who’s point of view it is

OVER THE SHOULDER SHOT

Looking from behind a character’s shoulder, at a subject. The character facing the subject usually occupies 1/3 of the frame but it depends on what meaning the director buisness.

TWO SHOT

A shot of two characters, possible engaging in a conversation. Usually to signify/establish some sort of relationship

MID SHOT

The framing of a subject from waist up.

CLOSE UP

A head and shoulder shot, often used to show expressions/emotions of a character. Also can be shot of an object, filmed from close of an object or zoomed in so that it reveals detail.

HIGH ANGLE

A camera angle that looks down on the subject or object. Often used to make the subject or object look smaller

LOW ANGLE

A camera angle that looks up at an object or subject. Often used to make subject/object appear powerful/dominant

CANTED ANGLE (OR OBLIQUE)

Camera angle that makes what is shot appear skewed or tilted