CAMERA ANGLES

EYE-LEVEL
Most common view, being the realworld angle that we are all used to. It
shows the subject as we would expect
to see them in real life (from your own
eyes)

LOW ANGLE
This shows the subject from below,
giving the impression of being more
powerful or dominant (bigger)

HIGH ANGLE
A high angle shows the subject from
above (ex: camera is angled down
towards the subject. This effect makes
the subject look smaller and less
powerful, significant, or even submissive)

To show this often something is used to

prop the camera higher than the actors
chair, ladder, etc.

OVERHEAD/OVERHAND ANGLE
A Camera angle that resembles a
BIRDs view from above looking
down at the scene

UNDERHAND ANGLE
Underneath the subject.
Traditionally shows the subject in
a full frame and shows it as
imposing and impressive.

DUTCH ANGLE/ TILT

This is where the camera is
purposely tilted to one side
so the horizon is on an
angle.

Creates an interesting
effect, can be used to make
it seem as if the room is
tilted.

CAMERA TECHNIQUES
180 DEGREE RULE
When filming the camera
should stay within a field of
180 degrees and stray away
from that

REVERSE ANGLE
A shot taken at an angle
that opposed the previous
one (still within the 180
degree rule similar to
over the shoulder but
pulled back)