Camera Angles

What is a high angle shot?

• A high angle shot is a camera angle that focuses on the background instead of the subject.

• A high angle shot is a camera angle that captures the subject from the side.

• A high angle shot is a camera angle that looks down on the subject from above.

• A high angle shot is a camera angle that looks up on the subject from below.

Define a low angle shot.

• A low angle shot is a camera angle that is positioned above the subject, looking down.

• A low angle shot is a camera angle that is positioned below the subject, looking up.

• A low angle shot is a camera angle that is positioned behind the subject.

• A low angle shot is a camera angle that is positioned at eye level with the subject.

Explain the Dutch angle in filmmaking.

• The Dutch angle is a technique where the camera is zoomed in on the subject.

• The Dutch angle is a filmmaking technique where the camera is tilted to create a diagonal angle in the shot.

• The Dutch angle is a technique where the camera is panned horizontally.

• The Dutch angle is a technique where the camera is stationary throughout the shot.

What is a bird's eye view shot?

• A bird's eye view shot is a camera angle that is looking down on the subject from above.

• A bird's eye view shot is a camera angle that is looking up on the subject from below.

• A bird's eye view shot is a camera angle that is looking at the subject from the side.

• A bird's eye view shot is a camera angle that is looking straight at the subject.

Describe the over-the-shoulder shot.

• The over-the-shoulder shot is a camera angle that is positioned behind a character's shoulder, typically showing the character in the foreground and another subject or scene in the background.

• The over-the-shoulder shot is a camera angle that focuses on the character's feet.

• The over-the-shoulder shot is a camera angle that shows only the character's face.

• The over-the-shoulder shot is a camera angle that is positioned in front of the character.

What is a point of view shot?

• A point of view shot is a technique where the camera shows what a character in a scene is seeing.

• A point of view shot is a technique where the camera captures the scene from multiple angles simultaneously.

• A point of view shot is a technique where the camera focuses on the background instead of the characters.

• A point of view shot is a technique where the camera shows the entire scene from a distance.

What is a wide shot in cinematography?

• A wide shot in cinematography is a shot that shows the subject from a distance, often capturing the surrounding environment as well.

• A wide shot in cinematography is a shot that zooms in on the subject to show fine details

• A wide shot in cinematography is a shot that focuses on a single subject in extreme close-up

• A wide shot in cinematography is a shot that only captures the subject's face without showing the surroundings

Define a close-up shot.

• A close-up shot is a type of shot in film or television that tightly frames a person or object.

• A close-up shot is a type of shot in photography that focuses on the background instead of the subject.

• A close-up shot is a type of shot in cinematography that emphasizes the entire setting rather than a specific detail.

• A close-up shot is a type of shot in film that captures a wide view of the scene.

Explain the use of a two-shot in film.

• A two-shot is used to show a single character in two different locations simultaneously.

• A two-shot is used to focus on the background scenery in a film.

• A two-shot is used to depict the relationship or interaction between two characters in a single frame.

• A two-shot is used to emphasize the importance of a prop in a scene.

What is a establishing shot?

• An establishing shot is a close-up shot of the main character

• An establishing shot is a shot taken from a low angle

• An establishing shot is a shot that focuses on a minor detail in the scene

• An establishing shot is a wide-angle shot at the beginning of a scene that shows the location and setting.