- Extreme Long Shot (ELS) - otherwise known as an establishing shot. An example of this can be seen in 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' (below). This shot is often used to set the scene of the next shots. In a war film the ELS may show some action and some thrilling scenes but it will lack certain details due to the length of the shot.
- In the Long Shot we see the whole of the human body (this is called a full shot). This shot mainly shows the characters but due to the length of it we also see more detail in the background. The long shot also makes the characters and objects seem life-sized if the film is being watched in cinema.
- The Medium Shot shows a figure from the waist up. This shot is often used in dialogue scenes, this may include two characters being seen from the waist upwards (two shot) or three (three shot). If more than three characters are in the shot it tends to become a long shot rather than a medium. Over the shoulder shots are also medium shots, these are taken from behind one character whilst focusing on the one opposite.
- A Close-Up shot shows little background detail, it primarily focuses on a specific detail of mise en scene (most often a face). This magnifies the image within the shot and gives the audience an intimate feel.
- An Extreme Close-Up shows no background detail at all. It focuses on a particular thing. For example, and extreme close-up on a face would usually focus on either the mouth or eyes (as can be seen in the image below). This shot is artificial and is primarily used to create a tension. When filming a shot like this extra care needs to be taken, this is because even the slightest movement can ruin the dramatic effect.
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| Establishing Shot |
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| Long Shot |
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| Medium Shot |
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| Close-up |
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| Extreme Close-Up |
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