Shot types

My filming partner and i looked at shot types as a guide to know which shot types we are going to use in our thriller opening sequence, and when we are going to use 'extreme close up' for example, and for what reason are we going to use certain shot types. 

	ECU - Extreme Closeup
	This shot type is used for very small but meaningful details in the scene. For a thriller movie it could be significant to do an extreme close up of a killer's eye if he is peeping through at his victim. The close up just reveals detail, it just gives the audience a good idea of what someone/something looks like. If there is a close up of someone's head and shoulders the viewer of the movie would have a good idea of what they look like.
	CU - Close Up
	The close up just reveals detail, it just gives the audience a good idea of what someone/something looks like. If there is a close up of someone's head and shoulders the viewer of the movie would have a good idea of what they look like.
	Head and Shoulders
	This is used in news broadcasts, the audience can clearly see the characters facial expressions with the 'head and shoulders shot'.
	Bust Shot
	This shot shows your subject from above the knees to above the head. It is often used when the subject of the shot is doing something that requires the audience to see some detail. For example in a thriller movie a bust shot would be suitable if it was of the killer holding the gun.
	MS - Medium Shot
	This shot is just below the waist to above the head. There is more headroom than in the bust shot.
	MLS - Medium Long Shot
	With this shot, you can still see expression on the character's face, and also you can be getting more information from what is going on around the person. This is one of the most common shots used.
	LS - Long Shot
	This shot is useful for someone that is walking or moving. So the audience can clearly see everything that the character is doing.
	ELS - Extra Long Shot
	Also known as the Establish shot, this gives the audience some perspective as to where the subject is. This is very important if the subject is moving to new locations or times. It lets the audience know where the video is taking place.
	2 Shot
	These shots are used when two people are in the scene and their interaction is crucial. A two-shot is a good way to introduce or show a conversation. From the introduction you might cut to an over the shoulder shot of one person talking or a close-up of the other person reacting to what is being said.
	OS - Over Shoulder
	This shot reveals one subject as seen from over the shoulder of another subject. It gives a view of the subject as seen from the second person's eyes. This shot is often used in conversations between two people where the dirtector wants to focus on the person speaking, so it is easier for the audience to follow. Usually these shots are head shots (close ups of the speaker).