Camera Shots.
In every film or program a different range of camera shots are used to frame the subject, charcters and emotion that require specific attention. This includes:
Extreme Wide Shot (EWS) – Filming a very large area, subject isn’t visible because its so far away. Used mainly as an establihing shot.
Very Wide Shot (VWS) – Subject is visible but from very far away. Shows the surroundings.
Wide Shot (WS) – The subject takes up the entire frame.
Mid Shot (MS) – Shows some part of the subject in more detail.
Medium Close Up (MCU) – Half way between a mid shot and a close up.
Close Up (CU) – A particular part of the subject takes up the space of the frame.
Extreme Close Up (ECU) – Shows part of the subject in extreme detail.
Cutaway (CA) – A shot of something other than the current action.
Cut In – Shows some part of the subject in detail.
Two Shot – A shot of two people, similar to mid shot.
Over The Shoulder Shot (OSS) – Looking from behind the person at the subject.
Noddy Shot – Usually of an interviewer reacting to the subject.
Point Of View Shot (POV) – Shows a view from the subjects perspective.
Weather Shot – Subject is weather, usually sky. Can be other.