ES - Establishing shot
An ES is a camera shot that is shot extremely far from the character or object that they are filming. It shows the surroundings giving you an idea where they may be.
LS - Long Shot
This shot shows a whole figure but closer to the camera, it is intended to place relation to the object/persons surroundings.
MLS - Medium Long Shot
This shot shows more detail of the character, and it still shows the whole body but closer. It retains the setting quite clearly in the mise-en-scene.
MS - Medium Shot
This shot can roughly be from knees or wait to just above the head. It shows more detail on the character, it is mainly used in scenes when you can see what kind of expression they are using.
MCU - Medium Close Up
This shot is from the mid-chest to the top of the head, it shows much more detail and can contain two people talking it it. Can be used for shot reverse shot, and conversations.
CU - Close Up
This shot shows head and shoulders, it is very detailed and is used to show emotion and feeling/reactions.
ECU - Extreme Close Up
This shows a small part of a face/object and can show extreme fear or emotion if tightly on the eyes. Close-ups are used for distinguishing main characters. Major characters are often given a close-up when they are introduced as a way of indicating their importance. Leading characters will have multiple close-ups.
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