For Media Studies it is important to know what the different types of Camera shots are, as it could be an important factor of filming our opening two minutes as there is going to be a wide variety of shots used.
Extreme wide shot
In the extreme wide shot, the view is so far from the subject that s/he isn't even visible. The point of this shot is to show the subject's surroundings. The EWS is often used as an "establishing shot" - the first shot of a new scene, designed to show the audience where the action is taking place.
Very wide shot
The very wide shot is much closer to the subject than an EWS but still much further away than a wide shot. The subject is visible here but only just. The emphasis is very much on placing him in his environment. This often works as an establishing shot, in which the audience is shown the whole setting so they can orient themselves. The VWS also allows plenty of room for action to take place, or for multiple subjects to appear on screen.
Wide shot
In a wide shot, the subject takes up the full frame. In this case, the boy's feet are almost at the bottom of frame and his head is almost at the top. Thr subject doesnt take up the entire shot but all of them is visible as this is as close as we can get without losing part of the subject.
Mid Shot
The Mid Shot shows some part of the subject in more detail, whilst still showing enough for the audience to feel as if they were looking at the whole subject. In fact, this is an approximation of how you would see a person "in the flesh" if you were having a casual conversation. The Mid Shot is appropriate when the subject is speaking without too much emotion or intense concentration.
Close up
In the closeup shot, a certain feature or part of the subject takes up most of the frame. A close up of a person usually means a close up of their face. Close-ups are obviously useful for showing detail and can also be used as a cut-in.
Extreme close up
The Extreme Close Up (also known as XCU) gets right in and shows extreme detail.
You would normally need a specific reason to get this close. It is too close to show general reactions or emotion except in very dramatic scenes.
Two shot
There are a few variations on this one, but the basic idea is to have a comfortable shot of two people. Often used in interviews, or when two presenters are hosting a show. Two-shots are good for establishing a relationship between subjects. If you see two sports presenters standing side by side facing the camera, you get the idea that these people are going to be the show's co-hosts.
Over shoulder shot
This shot is framed from behind a person who is looking at the subject. The person facing the subject should usually occupy about 1/3 of the frame. This shot helps to establish the position of each person, and get the feel of looking at one person from the other's point of view. It's common to cut between these shots during a conversation, alternating the view between the different speakers.
Point of view shot
This shot shows a view from the subject's perspective. It is usually edited in such a way that it is obvious whose POV it is.
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