Camera Angle

Types of camera angle

1. Extreme Wide Shot 

 

A shot in which figures appear small in the landscape. Often used at the beginning of a film or sequence as an ‘establishing shot’ to show where the action is taking place. Can also be used to make a person appear isolated or small.   

2. Wide Shot 

A shot in which a figure can be seen from head to toe. (tighter than an extreme wide shot)

3. Medium Shot

Shows the figure from approximately head to waist. In a mid shot, you can easily recognize an individual but you can also see what they are doing with their hands. 

4. Close Up Shot

Head and shoulders, enabling you to easily see facial expressions, which gives the audience a better impression of what your characters are thinking and feeling

5. Extreme Close Up Shot

From just above the eyebrows to just below the mouth, or even closer: used to emphasize facial expression or to make the subject appear threatening.

6. Over the Shoulder Shot

 

 

A shot in which we see a character or main object over another’s shoulder, often used in interviews or dialogues. Depth of field - This refers to how much of the shot seems to be in focus, in front of and behind the subject.

7. Low Angle Shot

 

The camera points upwards, usually making the subject or setting seem grand or threatening

8. High Angle Shot

The camera looks down, making the subject look vulnerable or insignificant. It can give the audience a motherly feeling toward the character.