There are different types of camera shots used in movies and photography. Some of the basic ones are covered in this blog post
Close-Up shot: This shot is usually used to highlight the intricacies of an object or to give a detailed view of a person
the anger and frustration of the person can clearly be seen because of the close up
The monochromatic effect along with the closeup shot amplifies the tone of the scene as well as the expressions of the the characters
Mid-shot: a mid-shot is used when one needs to highlight the character as well as the background and the setting. It can be deemed as a basic shot as it is one of the most common shots used.
the medium shot used over here has shown and intensified the the innocent expressions of the chid, simultaneously showing that the child is in a uniform shop
It can be seen over here that the man in the picture is feeling melancholic as along with his expressions it can be seen that he is playing carom and is drinking
Long shot:a long shot is used to emphasize on the surroundings and the environment and in these kind of shots the background and environment are given priority over expressions of the character
here it can be seen that the girl is sitting alone and as it is a long shot the environment is being emphasized creating the effect that the girl is alone in this vast area
at the same time in this shot, as the whole set and environment is saturated with people, a party-esque environment has been created which is far from something melancholic or lonely
Extra close-up: this is used to create an effect of uneasiness and to make the viewer feel the claustrophobia the character is feeling. It can also be used when there is a need to amplify a characters expression astronomically.
here it can be seen that the character is feeling immensely frightened, the close up is only adding to the effect and the shortage of distance between the character and the audience makes the audience feel what the character is feeling
here the extra closeup is supplementing the already angry expressions of the character,making more impact and spreading a feeling of uneasiness among the audience
Over the shoulder shot: An over the shoulder shot, often known as a third-person view or OTS, is a shot in which the camera is facing one actor from directly behind another. In other words, an off-screen actor's shoulder is in the forefront, while the on-screen actor is completely covered.
