ESTABLISHING SHOT

An establishing shot is a wide shot that helps the viewer gain knowledge over the time and
location of a scene.

POINT OF VIEW SHOT

A point of view shot, also known as POV shot, is an angle that shows what a character is
looking at. Typically POV shots are placed in between a shot of a character looking at
something and a shot showing the character’s reaction.

shoulder over the shot

An shoulder over the shot is when the camera is positioned behind one character and facing
another, so the shoulder and back of the one character are facing the audience.
 REACTION SHOT
A cut to performer's face that registers a response. Generally a close-up of someone reacting
to the central dialogue or action.

Insert shot
Insert shots are used all the time. They may seem easy and insignificant, but they are a super
important part of filmmaking that many overlook.

REVERSE SHOT
A reverse shot (or shot reverse shot) is a very common technique used in cinema today. It is
used mostly between two characters speaking face to face, used to switch in between one
another when one is speaking, or to show another one’s reaction. It meets with the characters
eye line, and can also be considered an over-the-shoulder shot too.