Camera Angles

I have created a short YouTube video on camera angles. Building up my knowledge for when we start filming and planning to know what type of shots I want to use with the proper names so when in groups everyone understands. In the video I have used a variety of photos and short video clips put together of my dog to demonstrate my understanding of each camera angles.

 

  Explanation of the Camera Angles:

Extreme Long Shot- This is a scene setting shot. It shows lots and at a big distance. For example a shot of a city to show that where the film is set before the film starts.

Long Shot- Otherwise known as the full shot. In this shot you can always see the entire body of the character/s.

Medium Shot- Shows a character from the knees or waist up. This shot is mainly used for dialogue.

Close-Up- Contains very little background and concentrates on the face or maybe detail in the scene.

Extreme Close-Up- Magnifies object in the shot beyond how it is usually seen. Close-ups are most commonly of the mouth or eyes.

Bird's Eye View- Scene from over head (how a bird would view it). It is used to make the audience feel like they are in a powerful position or look small.

High Angle- This is from above the action. It gives the audience a general overview of what is happening.

Eye Level- The camera is positioned as though it is a human observing the scene.

Low Angle- From below the action. Used to make characters look taller is they are short. Creates the sense that the character is powerful and makes them seem more intimidating compared to if an eye level or high angle shot was used.

Canted Angle- The camera is titled; rather than level. This can be used to suggest imbalance or instability.

Pans- Usually fixed to a tripod and the camera is moved sideways for example left to right.

Tilts- This is when the camera scans an object from top to bottom or vise versa.

Tracking Shot- In professional film making the camera is usually placed on a moving vehicle and moves alongside the action. It follows either a moving character or object.

Zoom Lenses- Camera zooms in; to focus on an object or detail in scene. On the other hand it could zoom out from the action/detail.