#highangleshot

[broadcasting3]

Aaron Shields -High Angle

[tech-blogger]

Prompt: “Create a high-angle photograph of the person in the reference image. Camera positioned above, looking down at the person, as if the person is gazing slightly upward toward the camera. The person has curly brown hair and glasses, wearing a dark brown jacket over a beige sweater. Fair complexion, neutral expression. Slight tilt of the head upward, soft lighting with minimal shadows. Background is a gradient from dark gray to light gray, creating a spotlight effect. Mood is introspective and somewhat somber. Use the reference image to accurately match facial features and appearance. Photorealistic, high fidelity, realistic lighting and textures.”

[mobilemoviemaking]

Bird’s-eye View of…a Bird This high-angle shot is from “The Bird,” a two-minute, deeply emotional animation about recycling. Created by Peter Steele (@picturemepete). “The Bird” is the Mobile Movie of the Week. You can see it—and read a detail-rich interview with the filmmaker—at MobileMovieMaking (link in profile). #mobilemovie #highangleshot #cinematography #animation #recycling #trash https://www.instagram.com/p/CeBvuPkLMXE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[mobilemoviemaking]

High-angle Shot in a Music Video Grabbing a high-angle shot is an easy—and inexpensive—way to add visual interest to a modestly budgeted movie. The example here is from “There for You,” a music video that’s part of a program meant to inspire creativity among kids. Directed by Simon Horrocks (@momofilmfest) and sponsored @Generali_Switzerland, the video features Luca Hänni. You can see “There for You” at MobileMovieMaking (link in profile). #shotoniPhone #musicvideo #highangleshot #cinematography https://www.instagram.com/p/CV-9SINvLfV/?utm_medium=tumblr

[morganmccaskiecogc]

Viewpoints in Photography & Filmmaking

Point of View (POV) Shot

This is a shot which shows the audience a first-person perspective of what is happening. Essentially, the audience sees what the character sees. The POV shot is often about what a character sees, then a shot of their reaction would normally follow. It is sometimes paired with POV audio in filmmaking (the audience hears what the character hears). The POV shot allows the other characters to break the 4th wall by looking directly into the camera. As we are seeing from a character's eyes, someone looking into the camera is essentially looking into the eyes of the main character. This type of viewpoint makes the audience feel more included and they can get a feel for what the character is experiencing better when they are seeing the story from their perspective.

Eye-Level Shot

The eye-level shot is where the subject is at eye level. This is the way that we, as people, see the world every day. It is a neutral placement that allows a general perspective with no implied meanings. The eye-level viewpoint allows the audience to relate to the character or subject because they are on the same level as them. This is a simplistic viewpoint that is easy to watch and follow as a viewer.

Over the Shoulder (OTS) Shot

The OTS shot involves creating a perspective of looking over a shoulder to the main subject. This shot is normally used in a conversational setting and tends to focus on one character at a time. To create the conversational feeling and show both perspectives, there is normally a complimentary OTS shot of the opposite character after the original shot. This shot can often suggest a connection or understanding between the characters featured in the scene.

High-Angle Shot

The high-angle shot is where the camera is placed at a higher angle that looks down on the subject. This viewpoint is often used to make the subject seem small, vulnerable and insignificant. It can also be used to show the size or scale of something such as a city or to show a size difference between subjects or objects.

Low-Angle Shot

The low-angle shot is the opposite of the high-angle shot - the camera is placed at a low angle and looks up at the subject. This viewpoint often emphasises the size and scale of the subject in view. It can suggest the subject is powerful, superior and to be feared.

Dutch Angle Shot

The Dutch angle shot is where the camera is tilted or placed at an angle. The view of the subject is slanted and the horizon lines are left at an odd angle. This viewpoint is often used to create tension in a scene or a sense of disorientation or sometimes even a destabilized mental state. This is a great technique to use in order to amplify the mood or feeling that is being created in the scene.

[mobilemoviemaking]

Tip #238: SHOOT A NOT-SO-HIGH, HIGH ANGLE SHOT. The adjective “high” in “high angle shot” might imply looking down on the subject from a great height. And certainly there are plenty of bird’s-eye view shots taken from ladders, cranes, upper stories, and drones. The second frame —from “Shawshank Redemption”—is a good example. But you can also create an effective high angle shot with the camera only slightly above the subject as in the first frame taken from “Felix,” a prize-winning film directed by @beckwilliamz. This kind of shot can be hand held or taken with a tripod. For a helpful overview on high angle shots visit NoFilmSchool.com (@nofilmschool) and search for “High Angle Shot Definition.” #mobilemoviemakingtips #highangleshot #cinematography https://www.instagram.com/p/B_3OAoypGEg/?igshid=1vnfbm3mdc4pf

[muskarine]

#photography #urbanphotography #lines #highangleshot #perspectives #lights #neon #colours #paris https://www.instagram.com/p/B5i-srHqVI1/?igshid=z80x1ja41t4w

[mobilemoviemaking]

BEHIND THE SCENES: “Escamol” Our latest Mobile Movie of the Week is “Escamol,” a prize-winning short directed by Mexican filmmaker Silvia Santoyo (@silviagilmx). The first photo here captures the crew preparing for a crucial high-angle shot. The second photo shows the result. You can see “Escamol” on our site (link in profile). #mobilemoviemaking #highangleshot #behindthescenes https://www.instagram.com/p/BzqSxeeBjWP/?igshid=25m9z5ypzvcq