Camera Shots And Movements

Question 1

Low Angle

Answer 1

This creates the feeling that the viewer is small
. The character in the shot is powerful
. The viewer is seen as weaker or smaller than the character
. The character is put below the eye line

Question 2

High Angle

Answer 2

This shows that someone is being watched by a more powerful force
. Makes the character look more vulnerable
. Used in thrillers to show someone is being watched

Question 3

Extreme Wide Angle Shot

Answer 3

This is often called the establishing shot
. Often used at the start of a scene
. A common camera movement is to slowly pan or zoom into the scene
. Used to show one or more of the following
-Location
-Time of the day
-Relationship [i.e. character within a location]