-point of view shot
Shows a subjects perspective as though the audience is looking right through their eyes.
-wide shot
Still shows the environment but with more emphasis on the subject, within the environment.
-over the shoulder shot
Frames the subject by shooting from behind the person they are talking to. These are typically used in dialogue scenes and show a subjects perspective, within the conversation.
-close up
In a close-up, the subjects face is highlighted. With this increased attention to detail, the audience can absorb the subjects emotional reaction.
-medium close up
Provides much greater detail of the face but we still see some body language. Usually, the medium-shot shows the subject from the shoulders up.
-extreme close up
Getting extremely close to your subject is the perfect way to show a lot of detail or heighten the emotion of a scene.
-two shot
Framed with a similar composition to a mid-shot, two shots simply include 2 subjects instead of 1. Both subjects should take up a similar amount of space and the distance between them can help convert information about their relationship.
-mid shot
Aiming for a waist-up shot, this composition shows more details of the subject; including their body language and gestures.
