Basic Media Terminology

Basic camera shots:
. Establishing shot
. Long shot
. Mid shot
. Close up

. Extreme close up
. Two shot
. Shot/ Reverse shot
. Point of view shot

Basic camera angles:
. Low Angle
. High Angle
. Over the shoulder

Basic camera movements:
. Tracking in
. Tracking out
. Panning
. Arc
. Zooming
. Crane
. Crabbing

180 Degree rule:

The 180 degree rule is used between two characters exchanging dialogue. Character A is opposite from character B and an invisible line is draw between them. You choose one side of this line to keep the camera on and then it is not allowed to cross the line. This is so the immersion of the convocation is not lost and it looks like they are looking at each other.

Establishing shot

Long shot

Mid shot

Close up

Extreme close up

Two shot

Point of view shot

Over the shoulder shot

High angle

Low angle