Camera Angle Study

Camera Angles

Camera Angles Creating Emotion 

Moving down-
Creates the feeling that the viewer is being dropped into the world and that he/she is entering a new place.

Moving up-
Makes the object look small. It can also make the character look small or weak next to an opposing character of larger stature strength in general.

High to Low-
Creates a feeling of authority or power.

Handheld-
Creates a feeling of uneasiness or fear in the shakiness of the camera.

Quick Pan-
Moves the viewers emotions very quickly by revealing something new that impacts the plot.

Quick Push In-
Creates a feeling of surprise or shock.

Slow Dolly In-
Can make the viewer feel more intimate with the character by say feeling closer with the character and their emotions.

Slow Dolly Out-
Creates a feeling of being lost in a certain place that can also be felt by the viewer.

Dolly Across-
Reveals something else directly opposing the character that again changes the mood rather quickly.

Glidecam Camera-
Creates a more dreamy feel when viewing the event, rather than something choppy to create suspense.

Handheld Camera-
More edgy and suspenseful

Glidecam 360 Reveal-
Creates a feeling of suspense that something must be coming for the actor or some big event will be happening shortly.

Zolly (Dolly+Zoom)-
Creates an overwhelming emotional feeling.