And Angle; Framing People - Sony CCD-M8U Service Manual

[a]
[c]
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CAMERA POSITION AND ANGLE
Camera position and angle
Basic angle
r
Low angle
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High angle
[b)
[d)
The camera person stands,
i
keeping the camera at eye
level with the subject.
This angle is used when
i
the subject is higher than
eye level.
This angle is used for
subjects below eye level.
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FRAMING PEOPLE

Basic shots for properly framing people are
shown left.
(a] Bust shot-Chest and above
[b) Waist shot-Upper hips and above
(c] Knee shot-Knees and above
(d] Full shot-Entire body
Scraen effect
•This angle provides the most stable
appearance on the screen and should be used
as much as possible.
•People appear taller from this angle and the
impression is given that they are domineering
and overpowering.
•In a thriller type production, feelings of terror
or anxiety can be created.
•Used to shoot large numbers of people,
flowers, etc., so each can be seen.
•Can be used to emphasize feelings of
smallness and distance .
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