I have decided to conduct some research into the types of camera angles that there are, I have done this because I would like the background knowledge that I would need in order to make the best decisions of what shots to use.
1) Birds eye view -
This is where the shot is taken from overhead or directly above. This gives the audience a sort of god-like feeling as they look down on the action. People can be made to look ant-like and significant, this is a useful shot when trying to create the idea of insecurities or overpowerment. However this shot can also be combined with a point of view to create a super-hero or someone flying in a helicopter for example.
2) High angle -
This is a step down from a birds eye view shot, the camera is lifted over the action, a high angle makes the object or character filmed seem less significant or overpowered, I also think that this shot could be used along with a 'zoom out' in order to show the character become and blending in with the scene which can make them look over powered.
3) Eye level -
this is more of a neutral shot, the camera seems to have taken human form and is watching over the scene, this brings focus to the heads and in particular the eye-level of the characters. To create this type of shot the camera is generally placed about 5 or 6 feet from the ground. (depending on the height of the character)
4) Low angle -
low angles give a sense of confusion to the audience. as they will feel powerless with in the scene, as the background is usually a ceiling or the sky the viewer will feel slightly disorientated as they have little view of the scene they are in. The audience will feel a sense of fear and insecurity when this shot is used, as they will feel psychologically dominated.
5) Oblique/canted angle -
This is where the camera is tilted to give the feeling of instability and in balance. if this camera shot is used along with a point of view shot and a hand held camera it can create the feeling of confusion and disorientation.
This is where the shot is taken from overhead or directly above. This gives the audience a sort of god-like feeling as they look down on the action. People can be made to look ant-like and significant, this is a useful shot when trying to create the idea of insecurities or overpowerment. However this shot can also be combined with a point of view to create a super-hero or someone flying in a helicopter for example.
2) High angle -
This is a step down from a birds eye view shot, the camera is lifted over the action, a high angle makes the object or character filmed seem less significant or overpowered, I also think that this shot could be used along with a 'zoom out' in order to show the character become and blending in with the scene which can make them look over powered.
3) Eye level -
this is more of a neutral shot, the camera seems to have taken human form and is watching over the scene, this brings focus to the heads and in particular the eye-level of the characters. To create this type of shot the camera is generally placed about 5 or 6 feet from the ground. (depending on the height of the character)
4) Low angle -
low angles give a sense of confusion to the audience. as they will feel powerless with in the scene, as the background is usually a ceiling or the sky the viewer will feel slightly disorientated as they have little view of the scene they are in. The audience will feel a sense of fear and insecurity when this shot is used, as they will feel psychologically dominated.
5) Oblique/canted angle -
This is where the camera is tilted to give the feeling of instability and in balance. if this camera shot is used along with a point of view shot and a hand held camera it can create the feeling of confusion and disorientation.
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