Different shot types

Camera shots

Establishing shot/Extreme long shot;

This shot, pretty simply shows the scene. The surrounding environment and a small figure of the main character within the shot. Also known as ELS

Long shot;

This shot shows a whole characters body but closer to the camera than the extreme long shot. Still shows them in terms of their surroundings, this shot may also be known as the establishing shot. Also known as LS

Medium long shot;

Again shows the whole body but more features can be noticed. Retains the setting clearly in 'MISE-EN-SCÉNE' Also known as MLS

Medium shot;

This shot mainly is between the boundaries of knee/waist to just above the head. It may also be known as 'mid-shot' or 'three-quarter shot'. Also known as MS

Medium close up;

Boundaries from mid-chest to top of the head. Much more detail is perceieved and is one out of the two main shot's used in 'SHOT REVERSE SHOT'. Also known as MCU

Close up;

Boundaries showing only shoulders to head. A lot of facial detail and is used to show emotion and feelings. It is the second shot which can be used in 'SHOT REVERSE SHOT'. Also known as CU

Extreme close up;

This shot focussing on specific portions of a characters face or object used in a scene. Can slo show extreme fear or emotion perceived by the eyes. Also known as ECU