Extreme Close-up shot (ECU) Focus : ECU captures from mid-fore-head to just above chin, or even closer. Purpose: It is used to show details up close, as details are magnified to a very large extent, and to emphasize facial expressions or to make the subject appear threatening. Long Shot (LS) Focus: LS shows the entire body and a very short distance above and below. Purpose: It is used to establish the location and enable viewers to follow action within the frame; this is a shot in which the subject can be seen in full. Details are still missing, but the shot is a little closer that the ELS.
Medium Long Shot (MLS) Focus: MLS focus from head to below the knees or just above the ankle. Cuts just below the knees. Purpose: It is used to clearly show body gestures, especially the arms. Medium Shot (MS) Focus: MS focus from the waist to the head. Cuts the body above/below the waist. Purpose: Used to help viewers easily recognize the subjects and also see what they are doing with their hands. Medium Close up (MCU) Focus: MCU is the typical passport-size photograph. Cuts the body at the lower chest, just below the armpit. Purpose: Used to show reactions and indicate what the subject is feeling. No more details are available except of the face.
Close-up (CU) :In close-up shot a person is covered upto shoulders. The purpose of this shot is showing a person intimately, and revealing expressions and details. Extreme Close-up(ECU): In this shot specific parts of body are covered. Minute details are also shown through extreme long shots.