Camera Angles Blog Post

Establishing shot- establishes the context for a scene by including important objects.

Long shot- view from a great distance and the people appear smaller.

Medium shot- shot above the waist that allow the gestures of the object/character to be more present.

Eye level- camera angle is at eye level and angled toward the object/character.

Close up shot- shot includes close up of face and usually is paired with an expression of emotion.

Birds eye- shot from above.

Worms eye- shot from below.

Extreme close up- shows extreme detail in facial figures.

Reaction image- shot showing an emotional reaction expressing the mood.

Over the shoulder- a shot from behind one character/objects shoulder which includes the other character/object in sight.

POV- shows what a character is looking at.