Angle Call
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Angle Call
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Angle
is which way the camera points, not how much of the subject is in frame. A tight torso shot and a wide full-body shot can both be Neutral if the lens is level with their eyes.
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Angle — use if any person, horizon, or straight line is visible
Overhead
1
Camera is directly above, looking straight down
High
2
Camera is above the subject, angled down at them
Neutral
3
Camera is level with their eyes, not tilted up or down
Low
4
Camera is below the subject, angled up at them
Dutch
5
Camera is tilted sideways — the horizon line isn't level
Can't call an angle? Use one of these instead
No reference
6
No person, horizon, or straight line anywhere in the frame to judge by
Object / action
7
A fast-moving object or motion blur fills the frame, geometry isn't readable
Not applicable
8
Title card, transition, black frame, or other non-scene shot