POV shots are sometimes used to show what a character is looking at or if the director doesn't want to reveal the identity of a character. They involve mounting a camera to someone's head so that it sees what they see.
These can also be used if characters are wearing a helmet like in "Gravity"
Over the Shoulder
Over the shoulder shots are also used to show what a character is looking at or if the director doesn't want to reveal a character's face, however they are more commonly used during conversations. The camera is placed behind one character, looking over their shoulder at something else.
An example of this is in Harry Potter. An over the shoulder shot has been used to hide Voldemort's face and capture Harry's reaction.
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