Still Camera Shots

Mid Shot

This shows some part of the subject in more detail whilst giving an impression of the surrounding.

Wide Shot

The subject takes up as much as the frame, or at least as much as possible.

Close Up

A certain feature or part takes up the whole frame

Extreme Close Up

The EUC gets right in and captures as much detail as possible

Over the shoulder shot

Looking from behind the person at the subject.

High Angle Shot

A high angle shows the shot from above, for example the camera is angled down towards the subject making them seem less powerful and significant.

Low Angle Shot

This show the subject from below with the camera tilted up making them seem more powerful and dominant.

Birds Eye View

The subject is show from directly above, it is a completely unatural and different point of view which can be used for a dramatic effect.