When you're trying to put together a film you need to sit together with your director of photography and make a shot list. That's where you'll pick the different camera angles and movements that will build out your story. So what angles do what? And how will the audience feel if you pick the wrong one? Today we're going to narrow our focus to the high angle shot. We'll look at examples, learn why and when you use it, and leave you with a list of other camera angles that can help you plan your next project. Let's jump in. High angle shot definition A high-angle shot is a cinematography technique where the camera points down on the subject from above. High-angle shots are used to make the subject or object seem vulnerable, powerless, or weak. High angle shots in Hitchcock Alfred Hitchcock was very famous for using these shots in his work. He loved using them to capture people right before they're about to die or when characters have a sudden revelation. They even became part of Hitchcock's signature. The website Alfred Hitchcock Films even has a breakdown of shots in Hitchcock movies: Categories of High Angle Shots in Hitchcock Movies DEPRESSION/SHOCK etc.In the library when little Charlie realizes that her uncle Charlie is a serial killer.DANGERThe camera shows the dangerous situation the character is in, as it shares the view from a great height. Like when the drunk Roger O. Thornhill (Cary Grant) is looking down in...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Saturday, 8 June, 2024