Camera Angles

In addition to camera shots, the angle is also important. The angle from which a shot is taken is another way to give variety as well as information.

High Angle - A high angle positions the camera above eye-level, looking down on the subject making them look weak in the process


Eye-Level - At eye-level the impression is neutral


Low Angle - A low-angle has the camera looking up at the subject, showing power and it appears important this depends on the angle being exaggerated


Reverse Angle  - A reverse angle shows what the subject is seeing (from their point of view)


Oblique Angle - A oblique angle is shot by tilting the camera to make the subject appear on a angle.


Camera Movement - Another way to give television programs and films variety is for the camera to move


Panning - When the camera moves from right to left to show the full scene but not changing position


Tracking - When the camera changes position by moving from left to right


Elevating - When the camera changes position by moving up or down


Dollying - When the camera moves by going forwards and backwards


Tilting - When the camera stays still but turns up or down


Zooming In/Out - When the camera is stationary it can move closer or further away by a lever on the lens or a special ring