Camera Angles and filming

Long shot
When telling the audience where the film is set, a long shot is used. This lets you show all the important information.
Medium shot
The most commonly used shot, this is used to show any character interaction
Close up
This is used when there is something important to show/tell the audience.
Reverse shot
This is used for dialogue.It focuses on the character talking and the camera is positioned over their shoulders.
Tracking shot (parallel)
The camera is perpendicular to the action and follows the subject or action.

High angle
A high angle shot connotes power over the object you are viewing to show status. e.g. a giant over looking a human,
Low angle
This is designed to make an object appear stronger.

Editing
Continuity (Hollywood editing) follows the shows A to B
Montage (Soviet)
When shots are connected in different orders to have an effect on the audience, and make us think and fill in the blanks.
Montage (Hollywood)
The way the narrative is presented. A lot of action compressed into a small number of shots.
Transition
The move of one shot to another. E.g. one shot to a different one, or one faded into another. This sets the mood or the pace.
Cross cutting/ parallel editing
Editing that alternates shots of two or more lines of action occurring in different places, usually simultaneously.
Dissolve
Transition between two shots. First gradually disappears, second gradually appears.
Wipe
another shot comes across like a picture.
Action editing
the pace gets quicker.

i applied some of these techniques when filming my prelim. For example i used a reverse shot to film the dialogue. This was effective as it enabled the audience to see both sides of the conversation and who was speaking. I also included a long shot of me walking towards the computer room. This enabled the audience to get an idea of the scenery and where the film was taking place.