Types of Camera Shots for Framing an Image

One of the first things a filmmaker needs to learn is camera shots. Since filmmaking is a visual medium we are not just telling the story through the dialog but also by how we frame what the audience sees on the screen. By learning the terms used the writer, director, and camera department will all be on the same page when it comes to communicating the vision.

Here is a list of some of the basic camera shot types that you will need to know when making a film.

[LaceyFilm]

I've never heard anyone on a set use the term 'long shot'.