Shots

Over the shoulder shot- The partner in a dialogue is seen from the perspective of a
person standing just behind and a little to one side of the other partner so that parts of both are in the frame.

Point of view shot-  a short film scene that shows what a character (the subject) is looking
 at (represented through the camera).

Aerial shot- Usually done with a crane or with a camera attached to a
special helicopter to view large landscapes. Shows the whole place.

Two shot- A shot with two people in

Wide shot-A video or film recording made with the camera positioned to observe
the most action in the performance

Long Shot- Shows all or most of the object/person and have a suffecient
amount of background either side. Concentrates on person.

Medium shot- This shot is usually taken of the person up to waist high. Upper frame.

Close up- Standard shot used regularly. Tightly frames a person or an object. Close ups display the most
detail , but they do not include the broader scene. Usually head and shoulders included.

Master shot- Often a long shot. Film recording of an entire scene that keeps all
characters in view.

Establishing shot- Establishes the context for the scene. Usually an extreme long shot at the beginning of the
scene, indicating where the scene is set and sometimes when.