Complete guide to camera shots and what they mean This video talks about the main camera shots that are used by filmmakers. This clip also shows what camera shots are best to portray specific meaning and importance. Wide shots- To give the watcher an idea of how the character fits into their environment and it also can be used to compare a character to the problem they may be facing. Full shot- There is no cropping of the character's body and can also be used to show the interaction of many characters at once. Some punch lines can be dependent on a full shot. Medium full shot- This helps to focus on a specific character or characters while also having a shot of what is happening in the background. So we can get a picture of multiple things happening at once. Cowboy shot- A shot from below the hips. This is for heroic shots where the character is supposed to look very confident and open. Medium shot- This is the most common shot used and also is a comfortable shot for the viewer