Shot Types

Medium Shot- A medium shot is one that usually shows from the waist up on a person. These shots can be used to show a persons expressions/actions.

Medium shot

Long Shot- A long shot is used to show the area in a which a person is standing. This shot enables the audience to see where the character is standing.

Establishing shot- Establishing shots are usually used to show the audience where they are for example, they could show an establishing shot of the statue of liberty, that shows that we are in America.

Medium long shot- This shot usually shows a person from their head to knees, but the shot also allows the audience to see part of their surroundings.

Canted Angle- This shot is used to disorientate the audience. This is usually used in horror films or action sequences.