Establishing shot:
This shot is used for the opening of a movie it sets the scene.
Close up shot:
It focuses on the persons face it try's to show the detail of the face and expression's.
Medium shot:
This shot mainly shows the whole body less specific on detail.
Long shot:
shows the whole figure or object and it shows the things around it typically is filmed from far away.
Tracking shot:
Follows the subject from a constant distance it keeps the subject on screen.
Aerial shot:
Shows the entire image from the sky its also known as a birds eye view.
Dolly shot:
The camera is placed on a dolly and moves at a constant speed.
Handheld shot:
This is filmed from the camera's hand and often can be shaky.
Some good, detailed notes on camera angles here. Remember to use this information in your script; if you can include camera angles it will help you to think about the visuals of each scene and lead to you having a much more effective film.
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