Camera Shots

2 shot – encompasses a view of two people and is used to show the emotional reaction between subjects.
Over the shoulder shot – Filmed over the shoulder, frames two characters having a discussion, usually follows an establishing shot because it helps the audience to place the characters in their setting.
Establishing Shot – establishes a scene, and indicates where or when a scene takes place.
Tilt Shot – a shot on the tilt, to show the vertical significance of something.
Low Shot – Gives a sense of speeded motion, a sense of confusion to the audience, and powerlessness within the scene.
Eye-Level – neutral shot, the camera is positioned as though it is a human actually observing a scene.
High Shot – elevated above the action, they make the object photographed seem smaller/less significant.
Worm’s Eye Shot – can make an object look strong and tall.
Canted Shot – suggests transition, imbalance, and instability, and can suggest point of view shots.
Bird’s Eye shot – directly overhead, puts the audience in a god like position, looking down on the action, and so people become part of the wider scene.