From cut-in shots to two shots, these methods can enhance your film. When you make films, you have even more ways to show action, emotion, or the environment.
It typically highlights relationships or connections. To get this shot, filmmakers position the camera behind the shoulder of one subject to frame the other subject. Since it looks up at the subject, a low angle shot lends a sense of power or confidence to the character. This framing method often makes the subject look vulnerable or powerless.Ī low angle shot shows the subject from below. Scene from “Shawshank Redemption” High Angleįilmmakers take high angle shots by positioning the camera above the subject. Handheld shots are ideal for more personal or intimate scenes, as they require the camera operator to hold the camera by hand close to the subject. Eye Level Shotįor this framing, filmmakers position the camera at eye level, offering a neutral look at the scene. Scene from “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” Dutch Angle or Tilt ShotĪ Dutch angle shot tilts the entire frame so the subject and the setting both appear off-balance. This type of shot often appears at the beginning of a scene. Dolly Shotįor a dolly shot, filmmakers place the camera on a dolly, which moves away from or toward the subject. Crane Shotįor a crane shot, filmmakers position the camera on a crane and move it up and away from the scene. Bird’s-Eye ViewĪlso known as a top shot, a bird’s-eye view shot frames the subject from several feet above to show additional context for the scene. Many aerial shots come from cameras on drones. To create an aerial shot, filmmakers position the camera far above the scene. Scene from “A Beautiful Mind” Aerial Shot
From aerial to over-the-shoulder shots, these framing methods help you convey more meaning. You can also use the angle or placement of the camera to create impactful shots. Scene from “The Big Lebowski” 10 Shots Indicating Camera Angle or Placement It focuses primarily on the subject and doesn’t highlight much of the setting. This shot shows the subject from the shoulders or chest up.
A mid-shot allows the audience to fully enjoy the humor of the situation. In this scene from “The Princess Diaries,” the main character Mia is learning to sit up straight and conduct herself like a princess. In this mid-shot from “Jurassic Park,” viewers can get a sense of the characters’ apprehension due to the large, wild expanse of forest that surrounds them. This shot from “The Hunger Games” captures Katniss and Peeta’s bewilderment as they take in the surroundings of the Hunger Games arena. This mid-shot from “Skyfall” allows the viewer to experience the protagonist’s somber mood, which contrasts sharply with the bright lights of the city in the background. In the above scene from “Creed,” the continuous waist shot captures both the action and the characters’ determination as they face off in the final fight of the movie.
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