Camera Angles
Low Angle
High Angle
Eye Level Angle
Overshot
Undershot
Camera Angles:
These are important because they have an effect on what the viewer sees.
LOW ANGLE
This is when the camera is low, it looks up at the object or figure. The effect of this angle is to make the object or figure appear large and powerful, suggesting they have dominance. We, the viewer, look up to them.
HIGH ANGLE
High angle is the opposite, the camera is high, it looks down on the object or figure. This makes the object or figure look small and vulnerable, suggesting it has no power. We, the viewer, look down on them – we have the power.
EYE LEVEL SHOT
This shots happens when the camera is at the same level as the figure or object. It is a normal ‘eye’ view.
UNDERSHOT
This is when the camera is directly underneath the object or figure. This can suggest extreme danger or power. Eg stampede, plane crash.
OVERSHOT – Bird’s Eye View
This shot happens when the camera is directly above the object or figure. This is normally done to show a street scene, maze, or to make things look small and vulnerable
TASK:
Guess the SHOT and the ANGLE. You must explain why each ANGLE is being used:
