Camera Angles

This relates to the positioning of the camera in relation to what is being shot. They camera may be at eye level, a high angle or a low angle to what is being filmed:

High angle shot: When the camera is pointing up high at someone/something. These types of shots are often used to emphasise power or importance of a character/ object because you are 'looking up' to something/someone which indicates that they have some sort of dominance or power over you.

Low angle shot: When the camera is pointing low at someone or something. These shots are often used to show the opposite of a high angle shot. They imply a character with less dominance, power and/or importance because you are 'looking down' on them.

Eye level shot: This is when the camera is directly eye level at the character or object. These are often used when, appearance, facial expression or emotion is the main feature of the shot.