Topic 2- Camera Angles

Question 1

How many different main camera angles are used?

Answer 1

9

Question 2

What is a low angle shot?

Answer 2

A low angle involves the camera pointing up at the subject. It often implies strength/power

Question 3

What is a high angle shot?

Answer 3

A high angle looks down on the subject. It may create a sense of isolation, inferiority or weakness

Question 4

What is an overhead/ aerial shot?

Answer 4

Often known as a birds eye view it is taken from above the subject, it provides an overview of the scene

Question 5

What is an eye-level shot?

Answer 5

This angle places camera at eye level with the subject. It’s an angle that gives a strong connection to the viewer

Question 6

What is an overhead the shoulder shot?

Answer 6

An over the shoulder angle is often used to show a conversation. It may suggest a sense of intimacy

Question 7

What is a hip level shot?

Answer 7

A hip level angle is taken from waist height. It can create intensity in fight scenes or provide a child’s perspective

Question 8

What is a knee level shot?

Answer 8

This angle is taken from around knee height. Its often used to imply superiority

Question 9

What is a ground level shot?

Answer 9

This angle is taken from ground level. It draws the focus down to activity on the ground

Question 10

What is a dutch angle shot?

Answer 10

A dutch angle is taken with the camera at an angle. It may make the viewer feel unsettled