Grammar of film & TV

Film and television, use certain conventions - these are often referred to as the grammar of film and TV. This means conveying a meaning through aspects such as camera movements/angles and editing techniques.These conventions are NOT rules of film. They are always used for certain reasons. 

The types of shot sizes that are used are as above.XLS - extra long shot / LS - long shot / MLS - medium long shot / MS - medium or mid shot / MCU - medium close up / CLU -  close up / BCU - big close up (rarely used) / XCU - extra close up.

The types of shot angles that are used are as above.

Above are the camera movements that are used through film.