Camera Angles

There are many different camera angles that directors need to take into account when they make movies that they want to succeed. The basic shots are:

Mid Shot- A shot of the torso, shoulders and head.

Close Up Shot- A shot of the head and shoulders.




Long Shot- Showing the whole of the body and surrondings.


Over The Shoulder Shot- Showing people talking but showing the shoulder and back of the head of one person.


High Angle Shot- A shot from a height to the person and an object. 




Low Angle Shot- A shot from below the person or object