Camera Angles/Shots
Shot Types
Extreme Wide Shots - The subject is not visible and the view is so far from it.
Wide Shots - also known as long shot or full shot, is a type of shot length in which the subject takes up to full frame.
Medium shots - It still gives an impression of the whole subject but only shows some parts of it in a more detailed way.
Close Up - A shot length in which certain part of the subject takes up to the whole frame.
Extreme Close Up - Often called as an Italian Shot. This shows the small area or detail of the subject.
Cut-In - This shows a close up shot of something visible in the main scene.
Cutaway - This is a shot of something other than the subject and away from the main scene.
Over the Shoulder Shot - The shot is taken from behind of a person facing the subject. The person facing the subject usually occupies 1/3 of the whole frame.
Point of View Shot - This shows a view from the subject's perspective. This shot puts the audience into the head of the character, letting them experience their emotional state.
Camera Angles
The Bird's Eye View - Also known as the Top Shot. This is a high-angle shot that's directly taken from directly overhead and from a distance.
High Angle - The example of this angle is the camera is angled down towards the subject. This angle shows the subject from above.
Eye Level - This is the most common view and this shot taken with the camera approximately at human eye level.
Low Angle - This angle shows the subject from below, making them look powerful or dangerous.
Slanted Angle - Also known as the Dutch Tilt this is where the camera is purposely tilted to one side so the horizon is on an angle.
Check this out! This video shows the basic understanding of angles and shots.