Cinematic Technique 2017 - The HIGH ANGLE or LOW ANGLE shot
- The Optional Cinematic Technique for 2017 is your choice of either using a HIGH ANGLE or a LOW ANGLE shot in your film.
- This is NOT required, but there will be an award for it.
- There are NO points on the scoring rubric associated with the cinematic technique.
Definitions - Use these definitions for the best 'use' possible. These are the definitions supplied to the judges.
A high-angle shot is a cinematic technique where the camera looks down on the subject from a high angle and the point of focus often gets "swallowed up." High-angle shots can make the subject seem vulnerable or powerless when applied with the correct mood, setting, and effects.
A low-angle shot, is a shot from a camera angle positioned low on the vertical axis, anywhere below the eye line, looking up. Sometimes, it is even directly below the subject's feet. Psychologically, the effect of the low-angle shot is that it makes the subject look strong and powerful.
A low-angle shot, is a shot from a camera angle positioned low on the vertical axis, anywhere below the eye line, looking up. Sometimes, it is even directly below the subject's feet. Psychologically, the effect of the low-angle shot is that it makes the subject look strong and powerful.
High Angle Shots - Make subject seem powerless
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Low Angle Shot - Make subject feel powerful
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