In an earlier post you saw a video of various frame types.
Here is a brief explanation of ‘WHY’ you would use each shot.
Establishing Shot: Used to set the context of the scene. Answers basic questions that the viewer would have about where, when, how, etc.
Long Shot: person occupies 1/3 to 3/4 of the screen.
Full Shot: person occupies all but a little of the screen.
Medium Shot: person from the waist up.
Close Shot: person’s head and shoulders.
Close-up: person’s head.
Extreme Close-up: person’s face or part of face fills the frame.
Overhead (Crane) Shot: gives a voyeuristic, disconnected effect. Shoot from atop a stepladder or steady table.
Low Shot: gives an ominous, looming and sinister feeling. Used to display power or control.
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