TYPES OF CAMERA ANGLES

  CAMERA ANGLES:

Overhead Shot:

In an Overhead Shot, the camera is positioned almost 90 degrees above the subject, the camera is positioned not too high, granting the audience a unique perspective and clarity. The scene unfolds like a beautiful world. It also exposes intricate details almost hyper-realistic depiction of space.

Aerial Shot:

An Aerial Shot also known as bird’s eye view starts with the highest position of the camera, this has been revolutionised by drones, this shot gives us full information about the scene and uncovers information.

High Angle Shot:

A High Angle shot has similar height as Overhead shot but the angle is different. Creating a feeling of danger or inferiority when mostly used with zoom in.

Eye Level Shot:

An Eye Level shot is lower than high angle shot, the level is same as the character’s eyes, it creates a realistic feeling as we have an eye contact with the person standing in front of us.

Shoulder Level Shot:

In a Shoulder level Shot, the camera is placed at the shoulder of the character, mostly when two characters are having a conversation. This is a cinematic way to portray a character, most commonly during dialogues.

Low Angle Shot:

In a Low Angle Shot, the camera is placed slightly under the eyes or at the lowest angle, looking up to see the character. This shot is most commonly used to portray the character as strong, superior or dominant.

Dutch Angle Shot:

A Dutch Angle Shot was common among German Expressionists in the 1920’s. The camera has a tilt on one side and is not even. It helps to build emotional intensity and fear, this will help audience sense that something is not right.

Hip Level Shot:

In a Hip Level Shot, The camera is placed near the waist, it is popular among Cowboy movies when the character pulls the gun out, creating an intense atmosphere.

Knee Level Shot:

A Knee Level Shot is used when the character is walking, usually the focus is on the destination or the person the character is following. If combined with Low Angle Shot  it can emphasise superiority.

Ground Level Shot:

In a Ground Level Shot, the lowest position possible of the camera is used. It has the same job as the Knee Level Shot but it is more extreme. It emphasises more on motion and the character.