Camera positioning

Question 1

High angle

Answer 1

Camera is usually above head height, and angled downwards on the subject making them appear vulnerable and weak

Question 2

birds eye

Answer 2

A shot from a high above looking down subjects look small and insignificant. Can also be an establishing shot or used to film sports or documentaries as all action in contained in a single view.

Question 3

overhead

Answer 3

Camera may not be very high but angle is directly overhead. Shows several characters and objects at once, so the viewer can see what the characters cant see.

Question 4

Point of view

Answer 4

Camera puts the viewer in the position of a character, so we empathize with them. Builds tension and heightens emotion. In associated POV, the camera moves with the character, as if it is on their shoulder onion their eyes.

Question 5

Eye level

Answer 5

The most common angle, camera is positioned as if it is a person observing a scene. Appears natural and heightens reality.

Question 6

two-shot

Answer 6

Both characters have equal prominence in the frame. This establishes their relationship via body language.

Question 7

Canted angle/Dutch tilt

Answer 7

Camera angle is slanted one side to portray unease, disorientation, action, drunkenness, illness or madness

Question 8

Over the shoulder

Answer 8

Used to show two characters talking. Provides extra information through body language and distance. Draws audience into conversation.

Question 9

Low angle

Answer 9

Camera s low down, for example on the loor, and angled upwards to the subject. Establishes the power, superiority or dominance of the character and can make them a symbol of authority and respect.