Camera Shots

Establishing Shot/Extreme Long Shot (ELS) -  This shot is to set the scene and show the audience where the character is.  This shot shows the whole figure and there surroundings.

Long Shot (LS) - This shot also shows alot of the scene behind the character, but the camera focuses more on the character rather than the surroundings. This shot sets the scene but also shows what the character is doing. This is also a full body shot.

Medium Long Shot (MLS) - This shot is closer than a long shot, and still shows the whole figure of the character. This shots does the same as a long shot but focusses more on the character. Often the surroundings are distorted or the shot does not show as much focus to the background scene.

Medium Shot (MS) - The camera shot shows the character from the waiste up. Its often used to show more than one character in a scene.

Medium Close Up (MCU) - This shot is usually used to show two characters talking. It is shot from the mid-chest  to the top of the head. This shot shows the audience alot more detail about the character.

Close Up (CU) - This shot shows head and shoulders. The shot is often very detailed to shot emotion and reactions. It is often used in films to build up tension.

Extreme Close Up (ECU) - This shot is used to show a characters emotions, feelings or reaction. It either shows just the face or part of the face.