Master Camera Angles
Learn essential camera angles and movements to make your videos more dynamic and professional.
Fundamental Shots
- •Wide Shot (Establishes location and context)
- •Medium Shot (Shows upper body, good for interviews)
- •Close-Up (Shows emotion and detail)
- •Point of View (Shows the subject's perspective)
- •Over the Shoulder (Great for conversations)
Example: Basic Angles
Creative Angles
- •Dutch Angle (Creates tension or unease)
- •Bird's Eye View (Shows scene from above)
- •Worm's Eye View (Shows power or dominance)
- •Dolly Shot (Smooth tracking movement)
- •Reveal Shot (Gradually shows information)
Common Mistakes
Headroom Issues
Shaky Footage
Phone Techniques
- •Hold your phone horizontally (landscape)
- •Keep your phone steady using both hands
- •Use AE/AF lock for consistent exposure
- •Enable grid lines for better composition
- •Use burst mode for action shots
Example: iPhone Filming
Basic Rules
- •Rule of Thirds (Place subjects at intersection points)
- •Leading Lines (Use natural lines to guide viewer's eye)
- •Symmetry (Create balance in your frame)
- •Framing (Use natural frames in environment)
- •Depth (Create layers in your shot)