Glossary

Composition-How things are arranged in the shot
Framing-what you keep in and what you take out of the frame
ELS-Extra long shot, scene setting
LS-Long shot,setting the scene,introducing the subject
MS-Mis shot, when a subject is giving information
CU-close up of an object,adds tension and emotion
ECU-Extreme close up, points out important detail
Cut away-connects two things together
Noddy Shot-common in interviews, this is a shot of the person listening and reacting to the subject
POV shot- point of view shot, shows a view from the persons perspective, it is usually edited in such a way that it is obvious who's POV it is.
Low angle shot- shot is taken below the subject, looking up at it. Gives the subject a sense of size
High angle shot-shot is taken from above the subject looking down at it, gives the subject a sense of helplessness, lack of power
Pan-The camera moves from right to left (or L to R) on a tripod gives a sense of movement.