Field of View

Describes the Type of Shot
How Much Shows

XLS - Extreme Long Shot - Good as an Establishing Shot - Helps Establish the Environment

LS - Long Shot - Head to Toe with Extra Space - Also a Good Establishing Shot

MS - Medium Shot - Knees & Up - Too Often Used at Expense of Other Shots - Beginners Overuse It

MCU - Medium Close-Up - Head & Shoulders - Another Frequently Used Shot - Beginners Overuse It

CU - Close-Up - Head & Top of Shoulders - An Effective Shot for Showing Emotion & Facial Detail

ECU - Extreme Close-Up - Not Even All of the Head - Not Always the Most "Flattering" Shot - Good at Highly Emotional Times

*** NOTE:
The Terminology Varies and Doesn't Always Involves Shots With People

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