Cinematography

Mid Shot – A mid shot is when you can see the upper half (usually from the hips up) of someone in the frame.

Long Shot – A long shot is when you can see the entire subject in the frame.

Extreme Long Shot – An extreme long shot is when the subject is far away and you can see all of them and what surrounds them. 

Canted Angle - A canted angle is when the camera is tilted on the side, it is used to make the audience feel disorientated.

Tilt Up - The camera looks upwards at something, it usually creates the effect of something superior and big. 

Tilt Down - The camera moves downwards but doesn't move position.


Tracking shot - The camera follows the action on a track.



Dolly Shot - Creates a sense of movement, dolly-in or dolly-out moves towards or away from a subject.



Crane Shot - The camera moves in or out smoothly, attached to a crane.



Handheld - The camera is literally handheld to make the audience feel like they are involved and to disorientate them.


Aerial Shot - The camera is very high to catch all of the action. Makes the audience feel like they are watching and can not prevent it.


Zoom - The action on screen becomes closer or further away. The camera stays in the same place.