Shot Angles

There are many different types of shot angles that could be used in filming to create a certain effect on the audience. Examples of these could be:

Low Angle.

This is an angle that is taken from a low position in which is looking up to an object or person. For example, when filming a character from a low angle, shooting the camera from just below their chin would be a low angle.

Eye-level Angle.

This is an angle that is taken straight on to a person or object. For example, when focusing on a certain character, the camera will be shot straight on so that the camera will be looking directly into their eye line.

High Angle.

This is an angle that is taken from above a person or an object. For example, when focusing on a certain character, the camera will be shot from just above the top of their head.

Canted Angle.This is a shot that is taken at a slanted angle of a person or an object. For example, if a character is lying down, the camera would be shot at them from a slightly slanted angle.

Worm's eye Angle.This is an angle that is taken from an extremely low point of view onto a person or object. For example, when focusing on a certain character, the camera would be shot laying down so that it shows the direct look from the bottom of the chin face down.

Bird's eye Angle.
This is an angle which is taken from a high point and looks down onto a person or an object. For example, if a person was standing directly upwards and the camera was being shot from directly above them, this would be a type of birds eye angle.