My Camera Work: Camera Angles

Camera Angles

 Low level shot

What is a low level shot?

A low level shot is a show were the camera is positioned from below a character's center of axis and can be used to display higher strength, intelligence, social status, or importance and is often use in important figures such as Darth Vader or Giants or even War Generals to give the effect of great importance or power and to minimize the importance of the viewer or other characters.

Why is a low level shot used?

A low level shot is used by directors and Cinematographers to give power or importance to characters who were often side character than became main characters using this shot and is often use when introducing the characters to a new setting and can also be used to show the feeling of intimidation that the other characters are feeling.

High Level Shot

What is a high level shot?

A high level shot is a camera angle that gives the character a minimal meaning and is often used to display weakness or less power or importance.

Why is a high level shot used?

A high level shot is often used to minimize the effect or power of a character or can show helplessness within a character and is used on characters who are weaker. Using the high level shot will diminish the power or control a character has while often giving power or control to the opposing character.

What have I learned?

I have learned that the low level shot and high level shot is another amongst many other framing techniques that are used to add feeling or manipulate to the viewers feelings and can be used when filming a character of great importance or unimportance.