Camera angles

Extreme long shots: An extreme long shot is used to clarify time and location.

Long shot: Shows the character in their environment.

Mid shot: Shows the character waist up so the viewer can get familiar with them.

Two shot: A shot of two characters expressing their relationship with each other.

Close up: A close up is of the character or object usually of the face to show emotion or of an object with sentimental value.

Extreme Close up: A shot that usually concentrates on the character and involves the eyes. It’s used to show overwhelming emotion.

Camera Movements

Tracking Shot: Movement of the shot back and forth.

Tilt Shot: Movement of the camera up and down to show the importance and/or status of the character.

Zoom: Zoom is another technique that could be used instead of tracking.

Arc Shot: Movement around the characters.

Panning Shot: Movement of shot using the tripod, central rotation.