1. Camera Angles
The term camera angle means slightly different things to
different people but it always refers to the way a shot is
composed. Some people use it to include all camera shot
types, others use it to specifically mean the angle between
the camera and the subject. We will concentrate on the
literal interpretation of camera angles, that is, the angle of
the camera relative to the subject.

2. Establishing Shot
A shot, normally taken from a great distance
or from a "bird's eye view," that
establishes where the action is about to
occur.

3. Eye-Level
This is the most common view, being the
real-world angle that we are all used to. It
shows subjects as we would expect to see
them in real life. It is a fairly neutral shot.

4. High Angle
A high angle shows the subject from above,
i.e. the camera is angled down towards
the subject. This has the effect of
diminishing the subject, making them
appear less powerful, less significant or
even submissive.

5. Low Angle
This shows the subject from below, giving
them the impression of being more
powerful or dominant.

6. Bird’s Eye
The scene is shown from directly above. This is a
completely different and somewhat unnatural point
of view which can be used for dramatic effect or for
showing a different spatial perspective. In drama it
can be used to show the positions and motions of
different characters and objects, enabling the viewer
to see things the characters can't.

7. Slanted
• Also known as a Dutch tilt, this is where
the camera is purposely tilted to one side
so the horizon is on an angle. This creates
an interesting and dramatic effect.

8. Long Shot
A shot that shows a scene from a distance
(but not as great a distance as the
establishing shot). A long shot is used to
stress the environment or setting of a
scene.

9. Medium Shot
A shot that frames actors, normally from the
waist up. The medium shot can be used to
focus attention on an interaction between
two actors, such as a struggle, debate, or
embrace.

10. Over-The-Shoulder Shot
A shot of one actor taken from over the shoulder
of another actor. An over-the-shoulder shot is
used when two characters are interacting face-
to-face. Filming over an actor's shoulder
focuses the audience's attention on one actor
at a time in a conversation, rather than on both.

11. Close Up
A shot taken at close range, sometimes only
inches away from an actor's face, a prop, or
some other object. The close-up is designed
to focus attention on an actor's expression, to
give significance to a certain object, or to
direct the audience to some other important
element of the film.