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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. 

Aerial or Bird's Eye View

When the camera looks directly down on an object or character. 

Eye Level

When the audience is observing the scene on the same level as the object or character. 
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High Angle

When the camera looks down upon an object or character. 
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Low Level

When the camera looks up at the object or character. 

Worm's Eye View

When the audience observes the scene from below (as though they are a worm!)
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