5 Favorite Camera Angles

Low Angle

This shot is used to portray power or massiveness of a person or thing. It shows dominance of a situation. It sends a message of danger and a feeling of ominousness.

Over the Top

Over the top angle or high angle give a feeling of weakness and vulnerableness to something or someone. It portrays defeat and fear as well. It’s used to show someone towering over another.

Dutch Angle

Dutch angle is used to give a feeling of uneasiness or sickness. It creates a disorienting effect. It can show the perspective of someone staggering after being hit also. It can be used to portray awkwardness as well.

Over the Shoulder Shot

Shows conversation between two people. Keeps a conversation feeling connected rather than separate unrelated shots. Can be altered slightly to show dominance.

Birds Eye View

Used to show terrain typically. Can also be used to show travel and quick movement. also can show a very large object. like a foreboding cliff.