Types of Camera Shot

Extreme Long Shot

• Also know as an establishing shot, it's purpose is usually to let the audience know where and when the scene is taking place. 
• It is often an exterior shot / shot set outside
• Any characters in the scene may be visible, but only from a distance.

Long Shot

• Often follows an establishing shot
• Could show the character , let the audience see them from head to toe
• Hints at the relationship between the character and their environment

Mid Shot

• Often follows a long shot
• Shows half a characters body (eg; waist up) 
• Allows the audience to see the character's facial expressions and body language in more detail, which may help them to figure out their motives or intentions and their 
• Audience become slightly more familiar with the character

Two Shot

• Shows two characters
• Let's audience know the relationship between these two characters

Close-up

• Close-up of a character would mean that you can see their head and shoulders
• See the character's emotions and clearly see their facial expressions 
• Can also be used to show the significance of an object 

Point of View

• Would be shown after a close-up shot of a character, to indicate whose point of view we are following
• Audience sees a significant object or the surroundings / action / other characters from the view point of a character
• This can help to put the audience in the characters position, so that they can better understand their motives. 

Extreme Close-up

• Shows only the characters face, and may focus on a particular feature, such as their eyes
• Draws the audience into the characters emotions
• Adds intensity to the scene, as it blocks out any other action or surroundings
• Focus completely on that character