Research: Camera Angles

Camera angles are shots that are taken from a specific angle to show an emotion in a film. They are used almost in every film.

Low angle: A shot taken from below the subject pointed up. This is used to show insignificance in oneself or to make the subject being shown taller to be stronger.

High angle: A shot taken from above the subject pointed downwards. This is opposite of the Low angle shot as it creates a feeling of dignity and to make the subject looked upon weaker.

Dutch angle: A shot taken by tilting the camera. This type of angle is used to sometimes create confusion as the subject may tilt his head when confused.

Overhead shot: A shot taken directly above the subject, showing a birds-eye view of the environment surrounding the subject. This is used to show the area and is usually zooming out by the second.

Eye level: A shot taken towards the eye level of the subject. This can intensify the relationship between the consumer and the subject as it creates immersion that the subject is looking directly at the consumer.

Shoulder level: shot that is shot directly at the shoulder of the subject. This is sometimes used to show connection between two subjects such as a romantic scene for example.

Hip level: A shot that is taken directly at the hips, usually the same as the Cowboy shot as I explained earlier. This type of shot can create drama or action that might pursue in the following scenes. 

Knee level: A shot taken directly at the knee level. This type of shot is used to show create a sense of flexibility. This can be sometimes used in sports scenes.

Ground level: Shot taken directly from the ground. This can create a sense of movement for the subject such as travel by foot or car.