Cinematography Activity 3

Low Shot

In cinematography, a low-angle shot, is a shot from a camera angle positioned low on the vertical axis, anywhere below the eye line, looking up. Sometimes, it is even directly below the subject’s feet. Psychologically, the effect of the low-angle shot is that it makes the subject look strong and powerful.

Understanding Shot Angles and Levels

High-angle shot

A high-angle shot is a cinematic technique where the camera looks down on the subject from a high angle and the point of focus often gets “swallowed up”. High-angle shots can make the subject seem vulnerable or powerless when applied with the correct mood, setting, and effects

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Eye-Level Shot

The eye level shot is exactly what it sounds like: the cinematographer positions the camera angle directly at the eye level of the character. The subject is usually captured from the knees to the head, with very little surrounding context.

Understanding Shot Angles and Levels

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