1. Camera shots- Long shots
Extreme Long Shot:
Wide view of mountain setting, cityscape expanse of desert etc..
Purpose: Emphasise space, granduer,spectacle,isolation
Long Shot:
Closer but shows whole scene. Human figures are clearly visible but fit easily within frame-.Still dominated by the background
Purpose: Establishing shot, often at beginning of film sequence.
Medium Long shot:
Gives lots of information about setting, human characters can be seen in detail.
Purpose: allows audience to see body language and also the way two people
interact.

2. Close ups Medium Close-up
Not too close, but not too far. Typical frame for a newsreader.
Purpose: used for reaction shots or conversations.
Close up
Shows detail of a subject. May just show a face or hand etc.
Purpose: shows features in greater detail, underlines personality or emotion.
EXTREME close up
Shows portion of a detail or magnifies something minute eg. someone's eye or a significant prop detail.
Purpose: can create a sense of mystery or tension.

3. Other shots High camera angle
Positioned high and tilted down at subject.
Purpose: Makes subject look inferior or venerable-viewer feels superior.
Low camera angle has the opposite effect.
Over the shoulder shot
Camera positioned behind the person, looking over the shoulder.
Purpose: gives the viewers the feeling they are in the action.