Camera Angles

Camera Angles

The camera angle marks the specific location at which the movie camera or video camera is placed to take a shot. This will give a different experience and sometimes emotion.The different camera angles will have different effects on the viewer and how they perceive the scene that is shot.Where the camera is placed in relation to the subject can affect the way the viewer perceives the subject. There are a number of camera angles, such as a high-

angle shot, a low-angle shot, a bird's-eye view and a worm's-eye view.

Lets go through some examples and the different affects they have on the viewers perception of the scene.

  

                                  

High Angle 

High Angle shot: Its when the camera looks down on the subject mostly to show inferiority, less significant or small.

Low Angle 

Low Angle shot: It's when camera looks up to the subject mostly to show superiority or power. 

Eye Level 

Eye Level shot: It's when the camera is placed at the same height as the eyes of the character in your frame. 

Dutch/Candid Angle 

Dutch shot: It's when the camera is slightly tilted during the shot. This Angle gives great importance to the subject when used, which is rarely.