Camera Angles Journal
by:Jaden Jernigan
Close Up: Baby Photo
source: http://www.learner.org/interactives/cinema/directing2. http://ciubuxabinas.wordpress.com/page/13/
Extreme Wide Shot
In the extreme wide shot, the view is so far from the subject that s/he isn't even visible. The point of this shot is to show the subject's surroundings.In the extreme wide shot, the view is so far from the subject that she/he isn't even visible. The point of this shot is to show the subject's surroundings.
Very Wide Shot
The very wide shot is much closer to the subject than an extreme wide shot, but still much further away than a wide shot. The subject is visible here but only just (in this case it's a boy leaning against the fence). The emphasis is very much on placing him in his environment.
Wide Shot
In the wide shot, the subject takes up the full frame. In this case, the boy's feet are almost at the bottom of frame and his head is almost at the top. Obviously the subject doesn't take up the whole width and height of the frame, since this is as close as we can get without losing any part of him. The small amount of room above and below the subject can be thought of as safety room
Mid Shot
The mid shot shows some part of the subject in more detail, whilst still showing enough for the audience to feel as if they were looking at the whole subject. In fact, this is an approximation of how you would see a person "in the flesh" if you were having a casual conversation. You wouldn't be paying any attention to their lower body, so that part of the picture is unnecessary.
Medium Close Up
Extreme Close Up
You would normally need a specific reason to get this close. It is too close to show general reactions or emotion except in very dramatic scenes.
Over the Shoulder Shot
This shot is framed from behind a person who is looking at the subject. The person facing the subject should usually occupy about 1/3 of the frame.
This shot helps to establish the position of each person, and get the feel of looking at one person from the other's point of view.
Point of View Shot
This shot shows a view from the subject's perspective. It is usually edited in such a way that it is obvious whose POV it is (see the example below).
Camera Angle: Eye Level
An eyelevel angle is the one in which the camera is placed at the subject’s height, so if the actor is looking at the lens, he wouldn’t have to look up or down. Eyelevel shots are incredibly common because they are neutral. They often have no dramatic power whatsoever, thus they are ideal for romantic comedies and news casting.
Camera Angle: High Angle
n a high angle, the camera is above the subject, looking down. This position makes characters look weak, submissive, or frightened. They are also good POVs of an adult looking at a child:
Camera Angle: Low Angle
Camera Angle: Bird's Eye
his shows a scene from directly overhead, a very unnatural and strange angle. Familiar objects viewed from this angle might seem totally unrecognizable at first . This shot does, however, put the audience in a godlike position, looking down on the action.
Camera Angle: Slanted
Sometimes the camera is tilted (ie is not placed horizontal to floor level), to suggest imbalance, transition and instability. This technique is used to point of view in a low angle.
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Rules of Third
Importance of angles in movement
Analyzing Camera Angles and Movements
Shots used:Over the shoulder, Wide shot, Mid Close-Up shot