Camera Angles

Extreme Close Up

This is a camera angle that focuses on one part of somebody's face, in this case, the eyes. It can be very useful to show emotion.

Close Up

This camera angle is focused on the whole of somebody's face. It can also portray emotion very well.

Medium Close Up

A medium close up shot is targeted at a subjects shoulders and head. This is my favourite shot for focusing on one person.

Medium Shot

This shot captures somebody from the waist up.

Medium Full Shot

This shot shows a person from the knees up.

Full Shot

This shot shows a persons full body. It is good to show multiple people in a scene.

Dutch Angle

A dutch angle can be as close up or far away as you want, as long as it is at a 30-45 degree tilt.

Low Angle

This shows a subject from a low angle. This is used for villains and is great to make someone seem more powerful and/or sinister

High Angle

Someone being shot from a high angle will appear smaller and therefore more vulnerable.