Camera Angles

Introduction

Scene, Shot, & Sequence

Scene

place or setting where the action is laid

Shot

Continuous view filmed by one camera without interruption

Take

Each individual attempt at a shot

Sequence

a series of scenes or shots complete in itself

Types of Camera Angles

• Objective
• Subjective
• Point of View

Objective Camera Angles

sideline viewpoint

Subjective Camera Angles

personal viewpoint, participating in action

Point-of-View Camera Angles

from a particular player's viewpoint, but not through their eyes (standing in action)

Components of a Camera Angle

• Subject Size
• Subject Angle
• Camera Height

Subject Size

• Extreme Long Shot (ELS)
• Long Shot (LS)
• Medium Shot (MS or MED)
  • Two shot
• Close-Up (CU)
• Inserts
• Descriptive Shots
  • Pan Shot
  • Dolly Shot
  • Crane/Boom Shot
  • Follow or Tracking Shot
  • Low Shot
  • High Shot
  • Reverse Shot
  • Cut In Shot
  • Cut Away Shot
  • Reaction Shot
  • Wide Angle/Telephoto/Zoom Shot

Subject Angle

3/Q view or flat or depth

Camera Height

Angle plus Angle

Subject angle + Camera Height angle