Camera Angles

Below I have looked into several different camera angles to broaden my knowledge and get a further understanding of how to apply camera angles. This task will be of great use when it comes to storyboarding and filming our film opening.

Low Angle

• Used Natural Light (in photo)
• Long shot (in photo)

• By using a low angle it can increase the height of the actor
• In low angle shots the background tends to be the sky or a ceiling
• Low angle shots are used to create fear among an audience as well as insecurity to the viewed
• Low angle shots can be used to show the dominance of a character.

High Angle

• Used Natural light (in photo)
• Long shot (in photo)

• High angle is where the camera is elevated above the actor or object
• High angle shots are used to make the actor seem less insignificant and weak
• Becomes 'swallowed up' by setting

Eye Level

• Natural Light (in photo)
• Extreme Close Up shot

• Used for a more neutral shot
• Positioned as though a person was viewing the scene
• Typically 5ft to 6ft above ground level

Canted Angle

• Natural Light/Backlight (in photo)
• Long shot (in photo)

• Canted angles are used to show imbalance as well as instability
• Used for suggested POV shots and hand held camera is typically used.

Bird's Eye View

• Natural Light (in photo)

• Show scene from directly above
• Gives viewer a 'godlike' position due to them being able to look down on everyone/thing.
• Can be used to make people look insignificant