Camera Angles Flashcards
Close up
When the subject takes up most of the frame
Creates intensity and suspense
Mid Shot
Focuses on the main subject and add context as to where they are or what they doing
Long Shot
Focuses on main subject and can compare them to their surroundings
Extreme close up
Focuses on a detail on the main subject
Over the Sholder Shot
Shows they conversating
Tracking Shot
Follows main subject where they go
POV Shot
Shows the watcher what it would be like to there in that moment
Low Angle Shot
Makes the Subject its focusing on seem superior and bigger
High Angle Shot
Makes the subject its focusing on seem small not good enough or unable
Arial Shot
Where the camera is looking directly down on something
Gives context