CAMERA ANGLES

 CAMERA ANGLES

So passengers, let me ask you a simple question. How do we shoot a scene? Well you might say, with a nice location, and a responsible cast. Well you're not wrong, but you're missing on the most basic part (something that we all do, take the most fundamental things as for granted). The question is, 'How do we shoot a scene?' Literally.

With a camera. So imagine how important it must be for us to understand the usage a camera to its maximum potential, so that we end up with a masterpiece at the end.

So today, let's discuss camera angles.

• Bird's Eye View  

A bird's-eye view is the view of an object from above, with a perspective as though the observer were a bird (for all the people who wanted to fly, in the would you rather be able to fly or be invisible question, this is your dream shot). Its taken directly above the scene to show the landscape and the actor's relationship to it. Here's an example:

• High Camera Angle 

Alright guys, let's change the text background for the rest of this lesson.

So basically, A high-angle shot is where the camera looks down on the subject from a high angle. High-angle shots can make the subject seem vulnerable or powerless through the eyes of the person looking down on them. In film, they can make the scene more dramatic by showing the different between the two peoples ranking. And example is :

• Shooting from Below

A low angle shot, is a shot from a camera angle positioned low and is looking up. The effect of the low-angle shot is that it makes the subject look strong, powerful and more important.

• Straight-on / POV Shot

In the point of view shot the camera is positioned at the side of the subject (whose viewpoint is being shown) so that the audience is given the impression they are standing next to them. The viewer sees the event through the Characters eyes. An example is:

• Wide-angle Shot: 

A wide angle shot establishes the surroundings, where the scene is set, who is in the scene etc. Wide shots allow the charcters to utilize their physicality and give the director a lot of space in which to work. An example below:

• Close-up Shot

One of the most commonly used camera shots is the close up. This shot keeps only the face in the frame. It focuses on one subject to emphasize whatever is happening to it. This helps to convey the emotion of a character in a particular situation. To show this as an example:

• Dutch-camera angle

 The Dutch angle is a shot in which the camera has been rotated around the axis of the lens and relative to the horizon or vertical lines in the shot. The primary use of a Dutch angle is to cause a sense of unease or disorientation for the viewer. 

To see this in action, we look to our favorite scientologist, Tom Cruise, or as some might like to call him, Tom Hubbard Cruise *audience laughing voice*

• Extreme Wide shot

Even the main characters aren't visible in this shot. Main purpose is to establish a location, or the destruction of a location. Let's see how its used in superhero movies, like the Avengers.

Note: Battles like Pepsi Vs Coca-Cola are never ending, eternal. Another such battle is MCU Vs DC. The bus driver is personally a fan of neither. His favorite superhero is Commander Safeguard, so Post Amazers is his choice. So passengers, drop your comments below, and let us know, which side are you on. MCU or DC? Or neither.

• Extreme Close-up Shots

The Close up is used to display the detail in a person or an object. Because it is so focused on a subject every subtle expression, muscle movement and detail become much more apparent. It is used to show to viewer something that they may not notice.

So guys, that is a wrap for today. Some really important information was shared in today's lesson. And we're going to be utilizing each of these techniques for our benefit, and to create a visually appealing product. So stay tuned for the next lesson. Cheese!