If you have had the chance to read through any of the recommended books I listed in the previous post, then you may have already come to the section on Types of Camera Angles.

I’d like to spend a little bit of time going over some of the basics, so that we all can get on the same page. There are two main types of Camera Angles, Objective and Subjective.

To think of an Objective Camera Angle, think of a stage play. All the characters are on stage performing, and all the action is happening in front of you. You are not part of the play, only viewing it as part of the audience. Objective Camera Angles gives you the view of the audience and separates you from the action that is happening. You are viewing from the sideline, and not participating in the action.

A Subjective camera angle, brings the viewer out of the audience and allows them to have a view from a subject or character’s view point (Not a point of view, although POV shots are considered subjective). This type of camera angle can be as if you were a third person following along in the action, listening into the dialogue and almost being a part of the cast. This allows the viewer to experience the film subjectively.

The reason why I bring this up, is because its important to learn the relationship between the audience and camera angles. The placement of the camera and the angle of the camera can have a direct effect on the viewer.  Camera angles consist of 3 different factors. Subject Size, Camera Height and Subject Angle.