Shots and their purposes and effects.

Mid shot àShot from the waist up.

-Places the subject in context and they are also necessary for people who gesture a lot. It is a suitable shot if you do not need to pay the emotions of the subject a great deal of attention. It is more casual, as if you were having a general conversation.

Close upàShot from half the chest and upwards. 
- This shot shows little background therefore focus's on the subject in more detail, showing facial expression and emotions. However showing the background can still add to the representation of the shot.

Medium close upàShot of the head and shoulders.
- We now enter the subjects personal space therefore share their feelings in much more depth.

Extreme close up àClose up of only the eyes and nose.

- Emphasises the facial expressions. This shot is effective is wanting to make the seen dramatic or to add tension. Its great for a cut-in shot.

High angleàShot taken above head height.

- It may be used to get a clearer picture of the situation, so that you can see more, or it can be used to make the subject seem powerless, vulnerable or intimidated . It makes the moment more dramatic. 

Low angleàShot taken below head height.

-Makes the figure seem dominant and powerful.

Tilted frameàShot taken from an angle.

Over the shoulder shotàShot taken from over the shoulder.
- We are able to visualise the positions of people. In this case we see a subject from the view of another. This is a good shot to use when two or more subjects are in conversation although it can be used to show someone is being watched or stalked.

Two shotàTwo people in one shot.
- We are able to establish the relationship between the two subjects. For example these two subjects could be in a conversation. 

Long shotàShot of a person and the background as a close up.

-Helps the viewers get a sense of 'place'.

Very long shotàShot of a person and the background as a wide shot.