Shot Types

there are several shot types that you can use in film. most of the are listed here:

http://www.mediacollege.com/video/shots/

or there is a key list of the most commonly used such as those listed in the video here:

The shot you use can determine how the audience perceives your piece, whether you use a low angle to give a character power or a high angle to take it away. 

Context Examples :

> We used a low angle mid length shot of feet walking along the corridor to give power to the character with the briefcase.

it can also be used to portray how the conversation is set out between a group, how the power balance is set or the general emotion/feel of a piece.

Context Example:

> We used close ups on the faces of the two characters involved in the conversation to show the emotions

>we used a high angle down shot from the P.O.V of the person who carried in the briefcase to shoe that they had the power in the conversation.