Camera Angles

High angle shot-When the camera is located above the eyeline. The camera looks down on the subject and the point of focus often gets swallowed up by the setting. High shots are used to make the figure seem vulnerable or powerless.



Low Angle Shot- a shot from a camera positioned low on the vertical ais,anywhere below the eyeline,looking yup. It makes the subject seem powerful or dominant.



Titled Angle- camera angle that looks up/down at the objects being shot. Usually more dramatic,a downward titl is used to observe action over a large area or where the camera is tilted to one side,so the horizon is on an angle.The tilt is used to create a interesting or dramatic shot. It can also be used to to add tension to the frame and create a sinister or distorted view of a character.