Cinematography

Definition of Cinematography- The art of making motion pictures. movie shots come in all different angles which stresses a certain part of the movie or show. These show what type of movies or show these people represent. this can also target certain viewing audiences. there are several different shots a show or movie can contain. such as:

Establishing shots (EST)- where the action takles place this sets the scene
 
Wide shot (WS)- often (but not always) used as an establashing shot.
the point of this is to show the subjects suroundings.

 Long shot(LS) - a shot which shows most or even all of a subject and their surrounding.

 Medium long shot(MLS)- knees to head with some background

Medium shots (MS)- waist to head

Medium two shot (M2S)- similar to above but with two people.

Medium close up (MCU)- head and shoulders

Close up (CU) - shows the characters face, it used to show emotion.

Big close up (BCU)- forehead to chin, used to show extreme emotion.

Extreme close up (ECU)- a very tight shot, for example someones eye or a door handle.

Over the shoulder (OTS)-used during a conversation, medium close up   + the other persons shoulder, head and back etc.used during a conversation, medium close up   + the other persons shoulder, head and back etc.

Over the head shots (OH)- camera will be directly over the objects or actors
 
High angle (H/A)- could be used to make object/ person powerless.

 Low Angle(L/A) -Could be used to make the object person powerful.
 
deep shot(DS) - when something is in the foreground and something alse is in the background