camera angles

demonstrating all camera angles

establishing shot 

provides an overview of the setting from afar so the audience can identify with the location.  its helps set the mood, a sunny day will connote happiness while a storm would be anger.

long shot/ wide shot

it shows the subject within their surrounding location. its helps set the scene with the characters in their settings. 

extreme long shot

the shot is taken from a very far distance to the point where you cant make out the subjects in the shot. 

full shot

a shot that shows the entire object and subject

medium long shot

used to enhance the surroundings in a shot since only the head and body above the knees are shown.

medium shot

shows the subject from the top of their head to the waist. showing a common amount of background.

medium close up

shows the subject from the shoulder/chest area to the top of the head. this shot helps the audience see the emotions/facial expressions as well as the background. 

close up

a shot taking a close range making it more personal.

extreme close up

a close up that focuses on a specific object telling you its important. it is much more intense than a close up normally showing a subjects eye. 

dutch angle

a shot that is taken at a slight angle/tilt. tends to add tension or phycological trauma in the subject.

high angle

where the camera looks down on the subject. can make the subject look vulnerable or powerless.

low angle

a shot from anywhere bellow the eye line looking up. this makes the subject look strong and powerful.