Shot types

* EWS (Extreme Wide Shot)

The view is so far from the subject that he isn't even visible. Often used as an establishing shot.

* VWS (Very Wide Shot)

The subject is visible (barely), but the emphasis is still on placing him in is environment.

* WS (Wide Shot)

The subject takes up the full frame, or at least as much as comfortably possible. AKA: long shot, full shot.

* MS (Mid Shot)

Shows some part of the subject in more detail while still giving an impression of the whole subject.

* MCU (Medium Close Up)

Half way between a MS and a CU.

* CU (Close Up)

A certain feature or part of the subject takes up the whole frame.

* ECU (Extreme Close Up)

The ECU gets right in and shows extreme detail. Variation: Choker

* Cut-In

Shows some (other) part of the subject in detail.

* CA (Cutaway)

A shot of something other than the subject.

* Two shot

A shot of two people, framed similarly to a mid shot.

* (OSS) Over-the-Shoulder Shot

Looking from behind a person at the subject.

* Noddy Shot

Usually refers to a shot of the interviewer listening and reacting to the subject.

* Point-of-View Shot (POV)

Shows a view from the subject's perspective.

* Weather Shot

The subject is the weather. Can be used for other purposes, e.g. background for graphics.