Shots and
Angles
The building blocks of the
cinematic language.
, Camera Angle
• The camera angle determines both
the audiences viewpoint, or how
they see the story, and the physical
amount of area covered in a shot.
, 1. What is the viewpoint, or the
story demands, for recording
this portion of the event?
2. How much area should be
included in the shot, in order
to communicate the story?
Both questions deal with the audiences perspective on what the
story is.
Angles
The building blocks of the
cinematic language.
, Camera Angle
• The camera angle determines both
the audiences viewpoint, or how
they see the story, and the physical
amount of area covered in a shot.
, 1. What is the viewpoint, or the
story demands, for recording
this portion of the event?
2. How much area should be
included in the shot, in order
to communicate the story?
Both questions deal with the audiences perspective on what the
story is.
