Camera Angles
Camera Angles: The angle at which the camera is pointing to an object/character.
Below are a few common angles used in filming:
Below are a few common angles used in filming:
- Low Angle
- Eye Level
- Horizontal Angle
- High Angle
- Bird's Eye View
Low Angle
Low angles are when the camera is below the subject looking up.
A low angle is used to show that the character or subject in the shot is powerful- like a small child looking up at a scary adult.
Click the picture to see an example of a low angle.
A low angle is used to show that the character or subject in the shot is powerful- like a small child looking up at a scary adult.
Click the picture to see an example of a low angle.
Eye Level
Eye level is when the camera is eye level with the character/subject.
It is one of the most commonly used angles because it is very neutral- it doesn't make the character look scary or weak.
An eye level angle can be used to create sympathy (makes you feel bad) for a character because you feel as though you are on the same level as them.
Click the picture to see an example of eye level.
It is one of the most commonly used angles because it is very neutral- it doesn't make the character look scary or weak.
An eye level angle can be used to create sympathy (makes you feel bad) for a character because you feel as though you are on the same level as them.
Click the picture to see an example of eye level.
Horizontal Angle
This is one of the most uncommon angles but used well it can be very effective!
A horizontal angle is when the camera is titled so the shot is on a slant.
It is used to show the audience that something bad is about to happen.
Click on the picture to see an example to a horizontal angle. Notice how the floor is slanted.
A horizontal angle is when the camera is titled so the shot is on a slant.
It is used to show the audience that something bad is about to happen.
Click on the picture to see an example to a horizontal angle. Notice how the floor is slanted.
High Angle
A high angle is when the camera is above the character or subject looking down at them.
It is used to make the character or subject seem weak or powerless - like an adult looking down on a small child.
Click on the picture to see an example of a high angle.
It is used to make the character or subject seem weak or powerless - like an adult looking down on a small child.
Click on the picture to see an example of a high angle.
Bird's Eye View
A bird's eye view angle is when the camera is up so high that the characters look like ants below.
It is used to show the location/environment. Bird's eye view angles are filmed on a crane or a helicopter usually therefore you probably wouldn't use it in your film.
Click on the picture to see an example of a bird's eye view angle
It is used to show the location/environment. Bird's eye view angles are filmed on a crane or a helicopter usually therefore you probably wouldn't use it in your film.
Click on the picture to see an example of a bird's eye view angle