Understanding of Camera Angles

Camera Angles

Camera angles in films are very important because they are used to position the viewer so that they can understand the relationship between the characters.

Screen shots of camera angles from Harry Potter films:

High Angle Shot

High angle shot is looking down on Voldemort and makes the character seem smaller. It is not as extreme as the birds eye view shot.

Eye-Line Angle

The camera is positioned at the eye-line of Ron and their head are in level with the focus.

Low Angle Shot

The low angle shot is the reverse of the high angle shot. The camera is placed low looking up onto Hagrid which gives a feeling of power for the character.

Over the Shoulder Shot

The camera is positioned behind Harry which reveals their shoulder and the back of their head while Snape is shown front on in the background. It makes the audience feel like their are standing behind Harry when this is happening.

Point of View

Shot shows from Harry's point of view so it makes the audience feel like they are Harry receiving this letter.