Camera Angle

Question 1

Importance of camera angles ? (1)

Answer 1

Camera angle can influence the way we see a character or the way other characters see characters

Question 2

Importance of camera angles ? (2)

Answer 2

Generally the lower the angle the more power or authority the subject of the picture has.

Question 3

Importance of camera angles ? (3)

Answer 3

If the angle is high the opposite is true. The subject is seen as inferior or less important.

Question 4

Angles ?

Answer 4

5:

• worm’s eye view
• low angle
• eye level
• high angle
• bird’s eye view

Question 5

Worm’s eye view?

Answer 5

The camera is at its lowest looking up at a subject. Subject looks powerful, strong, in control and even dangerous.

Question 6

Low angle

Answer 6

The camera is still lower than the subject, but at about a 45° angle.

Question 7

Eye level

Answer 7

The subject is in line with the camera. No special effect created. These are the natural filming shots used. This shot is used to convey credibility. Eye level shots are used for new readers.

Question 8

High angle

Answer 8

The camera is above the subject at about a 45° angle. In other words the camera is above the subject looking down on the subject. These shots detract or take away stature from the character, making them less significant, unimportant or vulnerable.

Question 9

Bird’s eye view

Answer 9

The camera is directly above the subject. These are similar to high angle shots, but have a more extreme effect.