Camera Angles

Images that capture different camera angles-

Establishing shot- Sets the scene. Provides the audience with information as to where the scene will take place.

High angle shot- Makes the subject look smaller (taken from above.) Generally to depict weakness or vulnerability.

Mid-shot- Shows more detail of the subject, from roughly the waist upwards.

Point of view- The view from the subject of another subject, an object or their surroundings.

Close up- Shows much more detail of the subject or an object. For example the subjects face, or a mug on a dining room table.

Long shot- A wide frame, capturing all the subjects and most of the surroundings.

Extreme close up- A close up of a specific part of the subject or an object. For example, their mouth, nose or the leaf of a plant.

Over the shoulder shot- Taken from behind the shoulder of one subject, usually capturing the reaction and emotions of the opposite person.

Low angle shot- Makes the subject look bigger (taken from below.) Genuinely depicts power or dominance.