Establishing Shot - a shot that establishes the setting of the scene. Usually a wide shot.
Titanic (1997)
Master Shot - A shot that includes all the actions of a scene. Usually a wide shot.
American Beauty (1999)
Two-Shot - A shot that has two subjects next to each other. Sometimes shows camaraderie.
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Over-the-Shoulder (OTS) - a shot of one subject that includes the shoulder of the character opposite the subject. Makes the scene feel more crowded or the characters closer.
The Dark Knight (2008)
Point-of-View (POV) - a shot from the perspective of a character, animal, or sometimes object. Can help convey what a certain character is feeling.
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Tracking Shot - a shot that follows the action, usually on a dolly.
The Shining (1980)
Dutch Angle - a shot that is tilted to give the effect that something is not right. Also called: German angle; Dutch tilt; canted angle; oblique angle
Mission Impossible (1996)
High Angle - an angle that is shot from above the subject. Makes the subject appear small or powerless.
Matilda (1996)
Low Angle - an angle that is shot from below the subject. Makes the subject appear large and powerful.
“And Matilda found, to her surprise, that life could be fun. She decided to have as much fun as possible. After all, she was a very smart kid. Matilda and Miss Honey each got what they wanted: a loving family.”
