Camera Framing

Extreme Wide Shot:
An extreme wide shot is a shot so far from the subject it can't be seen. It is often used as a starting shot.

Very Wide Shot:

A very wide shot is a shot taken a little closer to the subject than in an extreme wide shot, however the subject is still barely seen. The emphasis is still mostly on the surroundings.

Wide Shot:
The subject is now the focus of the shot and takes up most of the frame. This may also be known as a full shot or a long shot.

Mid Shot:
Some of the subject is shown in the shot but is not completely in the shot. This type of shot can be used to give an impression of the subject.

Medium Close Up:
This type of shot is half way between a Mid Shot and a Close Up.

Close Up:
When a certain feature of part of the subject takes up the whole frame and is the main focus of the shot.

Extreme Close Up:
A close up shot that is very close to the subject and shows a small part of the subject in a high amount of detail.

Cut-In:
A shot that shows another part of the subject in the same amount of detail as a close up.

Cut Away:
This is a shot of something other than the main subject of the photo.

Two-Shot:
This is a shot of two people. It is framed not dis-similarly to a mid shot.

Over the Shoulder Shot:
A shot taken from behind someone focusing on the subject.

Noddy Shot:
A reaction shot of someone reacting to something said or done by the subject.

Point-Of-View Shot:
A shot showing the view from the subject's perspective.

Weather Shot:
The subject becomes the weather. 

Worm's Eye View:

A shot taken from ground level. Usually looking up or ahead.

Bird's Eye View Shot:

A shot taken from directly above, looking down on the subject. This shot is sometimes taken using a fish-eye effect.

Arial Shot:

A variation of a crane shot. Usually taken from a helicopter and used to establish a setting.

Crane Shot:

A shot taken by a camera on a crane. The crane carries the camera and the cameraman who can direct the crane in any direction. These type of shots are often taken at concerts.

High Angle:

High angle shots are taken to make the subject seem vulnerable and isolated or alone. 

Low Angle Shot:

Low angle shots are similar to Worm's-Eye-View shots. They are taken from below and looking up in an attempt to make the subject of the photo look important and powerful.