AS- AERIAL SHOT
A camera shot films from a helicopter, balloon, kite or a high building (higher than a crane)
ES- ESTABLISHING SHOT
A long shot, often the first in a sequence, which establishes the positions of elements relative to each other and identifies the setting.
ECU- EXTREME CLOSEUP
The extreme closeup is used to reveal very small details in the scene. it might be used to reveal horror in a subject. (extreme close up of the subjects mouth as he/she screams) it might also be used in a mystery to show some detail that the detective picks up on or to show some small clue.
CU- CLOSEUP
The close up shot is used to reveal detail. if you are shooting just the head and shoulders of a subject this is a close up.
MS- MEDIUM SHOT
The medium shot is from just below the waist to above the head.
MLS- MEDIUM LONG SHOT
A shot in which a largish object (eg, the human figure from lower leg) fits easily within the frame. Which this shot, you can still see expression on the person's face, while getting more information from what is going on around the person.
LS- LONG SHOT
A shot in which a large object (eg, a complete human being figure) fits easily within the frame.
ELS- EXTRA LONG SHOT
Also known as the establish shot, this gives the viewer some perspective as to where the subject is. This is important if the subject is moving to new locations or times. It lets the viewer know where the video is taking place.
TWO SHOT-
Two-shots are composed when two people are in the scene and their interaction is important. A two-scene is a good way to introduce 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 THE SHOULDER SHOT
The over the shoulder shot reveals one subject as seen from over the shoulder of another subject. it stimulates 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 directer wants to focus on the person speaking. Usually these shots are head shots (close ups of the speaker).
POV- POINT OF VIEW
A shot which is understood to be seen from the point of view of a character within the scene.