There are two long shots, a standard long shot and an extreme long shot. The long shot shows an area while conveying the setting. Extreme long shots show a much larger area, and may be known as an establishing shot. This usually occurs at the start of the film to present a generic location for the setting. Wide shots also fit into the long shot category. Similar to the extreme long shot, an extreme wide shot conveys setting information to the viewer.
Character shots provide a look at certain characters. The full shot gives a head-to-toe view of a character or characters. This shot also allows for an overall look at costumes. A mid shot or social shot shows the character from the waist up. Characters' facial expressions can be seen well in this type of shot. A close up is put to use for the best view of one character's face. Emotions shown on the face allow the viewer to better understand the character's point of view. Extreme close-ups highlight an even more specific look at an object or character. Two shots and medium two shots occur when two characters are framed together.
The camera can move in numerous ways to obtain the desired shot. A crane show moves up and away from the central focal point. This type of shot is most seen as a play to show a scene's ending or film's ending. Tracking shots are done with the use of tracks, while dolly shots put a camera on a trolley. Both of these provide movement for several reasons, including following a character's movements. The Evangelion shot starts with an extreme close up and then proceeds to zoom out quickly and without warning. A blurring effect that illustrates the speed as well as size comes from these shots.
The over-the-shoulder shot is when the camera sits in the position where one character's shoulder would be while he is interacting with others. Point-of-view shots appear to show the viewer what the character is seeing. At no point does the viewing character become visible during the shot.