2. Close-up
A head and shoulder shot often used to show expressions/emotions of a
character. Also can be a shot of an object where only a small part of it
dominates the frame.
3. Ariel shot (bird’s eye view)
A camera shot taken from an overhead position. Often used as an
establishing shot.
5. Extreme close up
A shot where a part of a face or body of a character fills the whole
frame/dominates the frame. Also can be a shot of an object where only a
small part of it dominates the frame.
6. High Angle Shot
A camera angle that looks down upon a subject or object. Often used
to make the subject small or vulnerable.
7. Point Of View Shot
Shows a view from the subjects perspective. This shot is
usually edited so the viewer is aware who’s point of view it is.
8. Low Angle Shot
A camera angle that looks up to a subject or object. Often
used to make the subject/object look powerful/dominant
10. Over The Shoulder Shot
Looking from behind the 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 wants to
create.
11. Establishing Shot
A shot that establishes a scene, often giving the viewer
information about where the scene is set. Can be a close up shot
(of a sign etc) but is often wide/long shot and usually appears at
the beginning of a scene
12. Reaction Shot
A shot that shows the reaction of a character either to another
character or an event within the sequence
