Establishing shot
An establishing shot sets up or establishes a scene or setting, designed to show the audience where the action is taking place. It is usually a very wide shot or extreme wide shot. As shown in this screenshot of a scene in the film Skyfall, the landscape is shown very countryside like. The clouds and mist could be a start of danger, and the big house in the back is shown as being targeted and the clouds and hovering over the house. If you look closely you can see men making their way towards the house, and this is why this shot is taken to see where they are before they attack on Skyfall Lodge.
Mid Shot
A Mid Shot contains characters or a character from the waist up. From this shot, viewers can see the characters' faces more clearly as well as their interaction with other characters. This is similar to how you would see a person in real life if you were having a casual conversation, you wouldn't be paying any attention to their lower body, so that part of the picture is unnecessary. This mid shot shows James Bond from the waist up holding a gun, this shows his intention and what he is possessing, this also shows movement of the upper body and mainly hand movement and facial expressions between different characters.
Long Shot
A Long Shot usually shows the entire object or human figure and is usually intended to place it in some relation to its surroundings. There will be very little detail visible in the shot, as it is meant to give a general impression rather than specific information. As shown in this long shot it shows a woman strapped to a rock, and the woman is clearly distressed and in agony. The surroundings here have a big emphasise on the scene and the character, it shows that the woman is stuck and trapped, most likely to die soon.
Two Shot
A Two Shot shows emotional reactions between the characters and the action taking place. As shown in this both characters look serious and are looking into the distance, which could mean that they are worried about something in that direction because they're both looking together. The location behind them shows a misty cloudy surrounding which could indicate that something bad is brewing and their facial expressions seem serious that this could be the case.
Over Shoulder Shot
A Over Shoulder shot shows the characters point of view, but is also showing a shoulder to show which characters point of view it is in. It's common to show these shots during a conversation, alternating the view between the different speakers. In this over shoulder shot it shows two characters having a serious deep conversation and that can be conveyed by their facial expressions. This shot alternates between both characters, which indicates their different facial reactions and what they are saying.
Point Of View Shot
A Point Of View shot shows what the character would see, and it has a big effect on the audience because it makes it seem like you are in the situation and in this shot that you are James Bond. This shot shows James Bond holding a small technological remote, and it shows the audience the size, and using this type of shot i really think that it makes the remote very significant because it's like it's in your hands.
Tracking Shot
A Tracking Shot follows character and the movement. The term also shows any shot in which the camera follows a subject within the frame, such as moving vehicle. In this shot it shows the camera following James Bond's car, this has a big effect because it tells the audience that they are driving to somewhere important, and they want you to see the location around where they are driving too, so this is very important because it shows everything like in real life, and doesn't skip the drive to the next scene.
Close Up Shot
A Close Up Shot concentrates on a certain feature or part of the subject taking up most of the frame. A Close Up of a person usually means a close up of their face, which is showing detail of facial expression. In this shot it shows a close up of M's face which shows her looking worried, and in pain. This shot is taken before she dies, so this is why they concentrate on the detail of her face because the colour doesn't look like an alive and well human, it shows the darkness and the fading away of life.
High Angle
A High Angle is shot from above pointing down on the action. This makes the character seem small and insignificant. This could also show the character threatened and close to death. In this shot it shows M and James Bond, it shows Bond holding M on the ground as her life is fading away and she is about to die. That's the main reason why they use this angle in this scene is because they know M is dying so they want the audience to sympathise with her as she looks small and insignificant.
Low Angle
A Low Angle shot is taken from below pointing up at the action. Psychologically, the effect of the low angle shot is that it makes the subject look strong and powerful. As shown in this picture it shows James Bond escaping away from an enemy, this low angle shot has a big impact on the viewer because it really does show superiority in the situation by James Bond, and makes him look bigger and the hero. This can make the audience feel small by looking up at the character, but in this shot it makes the audience feel happy that James Bond is escaping and isn't in danger by the enemy.
