Angles

As a film maker, different decisions need to be made when composing a scene. When showing a shot of two characters, depending on how the characters act, the camera can be positioned at a high angle or a low angle. The high angle shot on a character gives the impression that the character is weak or the lower person in the conversation. The opposite shot of the high angle shot is the low angle shot. This angle gives the character a sense of superiority and power. A different, less emotionally driven shot called the eye level shot is also very common. This shot pairs the camera's height with the subjects eyes and rarely gives the audience a certain feeling. By being inherently neutral, these shots are normally used in news casting and talk shows. If a film maker is able to affectively use these different shots, it can enhance the overall feeling and emotion of the film.