Camera Training: Still Images

High angle: a shot where the camera is placed high, looking down on the subject showing insignificance/vulnerability.

Low angle: a shot where the camera is placed below the eye line, looking up at the subject showing power, suggesting status.

Over the shoulder: a shot where the camera is placed 'over the shoulder' of the subject, placing the audience in the position of the subject. This shot is frequently used when somebody is following a person in order for the audience to gain the subjects perspective. 

Tilt shot: a shot where the camera is tilted, making the subject seem disorientated, too making the audience feel disorientated.

Long shot: a shot establishing the subjects location. 

Medium close up: a shot which brings focus onto the subject

Close up: a shot which allows the audience to identify with the characters emotions.

Extreme close up: a shot used to closely identify with the subject or action. 

Bird's eye view: a shot which looks directly down on the subject, giving the audience a different perspective of the subject and its surround.

Worm's eye view: a shot taken from beneath the subject. Often used to indicate fear as the subject overlooks the audience thus making them vulnerable.