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Camera angles
- 1. Movements Shots andAngles The camera maybe static, which means that it does not move. Short duration but highly effective.
- 2. Zoom Shot Static,can move towards or further away from the subject, can be obvious or can be subtle.
- 3. Pan Shot Cameramove horizontally from a still camera, like standing still and turning your head from side to side.
- 4. Tilt Moves vertically,it usually moves only in one direction. Either tilt up or tilt down, move between high and low angles, common effect.
- 5. Crane Shot Liftedabove the ground, mounted on a crane/ mechanical arm, it can create drama to stimulate flying or swooping through a scene
- 6. Tracking Shot Theentire camera moves, to move smoothly, the entire camera is mounted on a dolly and these are also known as dolly shots.
- 7. Canted Angle Shot Camera is placed on an angle to film the angle to film the action. Used as Point of View shot, to create interesting speed images.
- 8. Handheld Shot Heldby a person, these are used to produce a bumpy and jerky look, and were made popular after the “Blair witch project” Sense of reality.
- 9. Eye Level Angle Realistic, audience sense of involvement, same level as the subject.
- 10. High Angle Shot Create a sense of weakness, vulnerability, draw a subjective shot, or wanting more of the background, from above.
- 11. Low Angle Shot Primarily used to created intimidation from below.
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- 13. Pushing Shot Focuson one or more character, add tension and characters feelings, fast more can make a comic approach
- 14. Pull Back Reveal Can reveal the emotion of a character, go from close up to reveal a characters position to increase understanding of the scene
- 15. Expanding Dolly Shot Character moving quicker than camera, it equals distances.
- 16. Contract Shots Cameramoving, creates drama, reveals more about the subjects