Camera Shots

ELS - Extreme Long Shot

• A horizon shot/ infinity shot/ establishing shot
• Usually shows landscapes or cityscapes
• Can show a small figure in relation to its larger surroundings

LS - Long Shot

• Whole figure closer to camera than ELS
• Shows the character in relation to surroundings
• Sometimes used as an establishing shot

MLS - Medium Long Shot

• Character is detailed more but can still see whole character
• Setting still visible

MS - Medium Shot

• Shows character knees/waiste up

MCU - Medium Close Up

• Show character from chest up to the top of their head
• Character is more detailed
• Typically used when two people have a conversation/shot reverse shot

CU - Close Up

• Very detailed image of the character
• Shows character from shoulders up
• Best used to show character's emotions

ECU - Extreme Close Up

• Focuses on a small part of an object/character
• Used to show extreme emotion on faces (particularly by focusing on the eyes)