Long shot,over the shoulder shot,extreme long shot
Long shot
What is a Long Shot?
A long shot is a camera shot that shows the entire subject from head to toe and places that subject in relation to their surroundings. The long shot is also called a “wide shot” or “full shot” and it’s used to show the relationship between characters and their environment.
Why is a long shot used?
Since long shots incorporate so much background in a scene, they're commonly used to establish setting, mood, and characters' relationship to their physical space.
Extreme long shot
What is an Extreme Long Shot?
An extreme long shot (abbreviated as ELS) is a long shot that covers a wider area. It is also known as an extreme wide shot (EWS). The shot frames the subject from a distance and focuses on its surroundings. Remember: In a long shot, the character is usually still noticeable in the frame. But in an ELS, it’s not always necessary to see the character. The ELS or EWS functions best as an establishing shot, as more of the location is in the frame.
Over the shoulder shot
What is an over the shoulder shot?
An over-the-shoulder shot (OTS) is a shot in which the camera is placed just behind an "off-screen" actor so that their shoulder is in the frame while you capture the "on-screen" actor's coverage. You can do this to orient your viewer, but an over-the-shoulder shot will also suggest a connection or understanding between the characters in your scene.
Why use over-the-shoulder shots?
There is a very practical reason to use an OTS shot, and that is so your audience has a subconscious sense of orientation while watching your scene. When we can see the off-screen actor still in the frame, we know exactly where they are in relation to the other subject.