💯 Ultimate Guide to Camera Movement and Camera Angles | Cinematic Techniques | Visual Techniques #3

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Camera Movement
Camera Movement is something we interpret without thinking about it. The purposes of common camera movements are listed below:
1. A crane shot is often used by composers of films to signify the end of a film or scene. The effect is achieved by the camera being put on a crane that can move upwards.
2. A tracking shot and a dolly shot have the same effect. A tracking shot moves on tracks, and a dolly shot is mounted on a trolley to achieve the effect in the example above. This camera movement is used in many ways but is most commonly used to explore a room such as a restaurant. Using a tracking shot or a dolly shot, the film composer gives the viewer a detailed tour of a situation. It can also be used to follow a character.
3. Panning gives the viewer a panoramic view of a set or setting. This can be used to establish a scene.

Camera Angles
It would be best if you didn't confuse camera angles and camera shots. Camera angles are used to position the viewer so that they can understand the relationships between the characters. They are more deliberately technique-y in that they are used to create a feeling or effect.
1. A bird's eye angle is an angle that looks directly down upon a scene. This angle is often used as an establishing angle, along with an extreme long shot, to establish the setting.
2. A high angle is a camera angle that looks down upon a subject. A character shot with a high angle will look vulnerable or small. These angles are often used to demonstrate a particular character's perspective to the audience.
3. An eye-level angle puts the audience on an equal footing with the characters. This is the most commonly used angle in most films, as it allows the viewers to feel comfortable with the characters.
4. A low angle is a camera angle that looks up at a character. This is the opposite of a high angle and makes a character look more powerful. This can make the audience feel vulnerable and small by looking up at the character. This can help the responder feel empathy if they view the frame from another character's point of view.
5. A Dutch angle is used to demonstrate a character's confusion or the strangeness of a place. A Dutch angle should disorient you.

0:00 Introduction
0:03 Crane Shot A crane shot is often used by
0:48 Tracking/Dolly Shot Tracking shot moves on tracks.
1:28 Panning Panning is used to give the viewer a panoramic view of a set or setting
2:11 Bird's Eye View A bird's eye angle is an angle that looks directly down upon a scene
2:43 High Angle Looks down upon a subject.
3:05 Eye Level Angle • Puts the audience on an equal footing with the characters
3:37 Low-Level Angle. Camera angle that looks up at a character
4:05 Dutch Angle • Used to demonstrate the confusion of a character or the strangeness of a place