Editing with Final Cut

Camera Angles

Last lesson we learnt all about the different camera angles used in the film industry. We can use these variety of shots in our own work, to create a professional final product. Experimenting with different camera angles, we captured a selection of different shots to see the outcome and see which ones look the most interesting. 

Low-Angle Shot

Camera pointing upwards from a low position. A commonly used camera angle in films.

High-Angle Shot

Camera pointing downwards from a high position. Essentially the opposite of a low-angle shot.

Tracking
Where the camera follows the subject usually at eye-level. Can be filmed at any direction, in this case, from the back.

Long Shot

Filming the subject from a long distance. Gives the shot a good depth of field.

Panning
Slowly moving the camera around a pivot to generate a panoramic view of the landscape.

These shots can be found in many movies, and will be key in making my video productions look professional in the near future.