Camera Angles

We have learnt about the many different camera angles that influence media and I will explain now with images.

These are different camera angles

• The canted angle: this is where the camera is tilted rather than level, to create different effects.
• Pan: the camera is normally fixed to a tripod and moves from left to right horizontally
• Tilt: The same as a pan but vertical.
• Tracking Shot: The camera is in a vehicle usually and is driven along the action.
• A zoom: Where the camera zooms in or out of the action to create significance and effect.
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  Extreme long shot: This usually sets the scene
• Long shot: This shows the full length of a character.
• Medium shot: This is a shot from the waist up and is usually to show dialogue.
• Close up: Concentrates on a face and shows very little background and usually shows importance of things or feelings.
• Extreme close up: it is magnified on a object and usually shows eyes or mouth.
• Bird's eye view: Shows the action from directly above.

 

• High angle: Its above the action and gives a general overview of the scene.
• Eye level: Camera is at eye level usually in conversation between two characters and camera is usually behind one character looking over their shoulder and at the other character's eye level.
• Low angle: Increases height of a character because camera is looking up to action and makes characters seem taller and makes audience seem weaker.