Camera Angles
The term camera angles refers to the position of the camera in relation to the subject. Five basic angle types include: aerial or bird’s eye
view, high, eye level, low, worm’s eye view.
view, high, eye level, low, worm’s eye view.
Aerial or Bird's Eye ViewWhen the camera looks directly down on an object or character.
Eye LevelWhen the audience is observing the scene on the same level as the object or character.
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High AngleWhen the camera looks down upon an object or character.
Low LevelWhen the camera looks up at the object or character.
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Worm's Eye View
When the audience observes the scene from below (as though they are a worm!)