Film study -Cinematic Techniques -Camera Angles Flashcards

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What are Cinematic Techniques

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Cinematic techniques are tools and methods that you use to create audio and visual effects in movies

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What is a high angle in a camera angle?

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The camera is positioned above the subject, looking down on them.

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Why would you use a high camera angle?

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This angle can make the subject appear small or vulnerable.

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What is a low angle in a camera angle?

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The camera is positioned below the subject, looking up at them.

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Why would you use a low angle?

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This angle will make you feel like you know the person (familiarity)

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What is a aerial angle?

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The camera is positioned directly above the scene, looking straight down

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What is another name for an aerial angle?

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A birds eye view angle

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Why would you use an aerial angle

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This angle can make you feel far away from the subject. Removed from it

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What is an underhead angle?

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The camera is positioned at ground level, looking up at the subject.

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Why would you use the underhead angle?

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This angle can make the subject appear dominant. (Very big)

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What is an over the shoulder camera angle?

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The camera is positioned behind one character, looking over their shoulder at another character.

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Why would you use the over the shoulder camera angle?

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This angle can create a sense of tension or conflict.

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