The close up and extreme close up allows you to concentrate the audience's attention on a tiny detail or on small objects. Using an extreme close up to frame a small object or detail instantly generates the expectation that what is being shown is important.
medium close up
These shots usually include a character from the shoulders up to the head. This shot is meant to showcase the face of the subject, letting the viewer see small nuances of behaviour and emotion.
medium shot / medium long shot
Medium shots usually show one or more characters from the waist up while still including some surrounding area. medium long shots are similar but from the knees up. These shots allow to viewer to watch the body language of the subject or character while still getting some of the facial nuances of behaviour and emotion.
There is also the long shot which include the subject in their entirety alnog with a large portion of their surroundings. This shot concentrates on the body and what it reveals. they are also often placed at the beginning of scenes to let the viewer know where the action will be happening.
over the shoulder shot
Theses shot are typically used when an exchange between two characters takes place or when a character is looking at something. The inclusion of the characters back in this shot creates depth in the frame by adding a foreground layer.
establishing shot
The establishing shot is usually an exterior shot that showcases the location where the scene or action will be taking place. Although these shots are usually placed at the beginning of the shot to contextualise the action, they can also be placed at the end of scenes, providing revealing or unexpected context.
