Camera Angles and Framing - Experimenting

Taken with a 700D Cannon

We experimented using different camera angles, taking photographs in each position, to get an idea of what looks effective for this scene in the room. We want to incorporate these shots in our piece to give a variety of angles and framing, so that the scene has a sense of movement and dimension.

Low angle: this helps to give a sense of powerlessness, and the lack of setting shown helps with the disorientation of the viewer, overall making the shot suggest fear and insecurity.

Back/ oblique angle, over-the-shoulder: this is where she is staring into the mirror, lifeless, and confused. The over-the-shoulder shot allows us to see her reflection in the mirror, and this has to be taking from the correct angle, otherwise you can see the camera in the mirror, which is something we found tricky to position. The oblique angle can help to depict her confusion, turning the camera slightly on its side as in question to the matter. Why is she here? It will look jagged and unstable, much like her mindset at this point, and we want this to  come across via this perspective. 

We really liked the shadows that were cast in this shot, from this position. With the window in the back of the frame, giving in some light, it opens up the room. 

 From behind, middle shots: this is to show her body language being hunched over, sitting, in isolation, in the centre of the space. It is to create an atmosphere of aloneness, or separation from the outside of the room, with negative space on either side of her, showing how she has no one to support her, like an outcast due to her psychological condition. The stillness will contrast with our other fast paced, running scenes, where she is panicked and chaotic, where the framing will be more close up and of hand-held motion. 

Eye-level/ neutral shot: this is to create a sense of disconnection to the audience - although we see her sitting, she is only focusing on the image she sees ahead of her, not facing the audience. It is like she is ignoring everything, because there is no eye contact with the viewer, apart from her dark self, giving the impression that is it taking over her. She is cutting off the personal connection in this shot, which is why we think it looks effective. 

High angle: to make her seem small - an intimidating angle, she appears lower down, or oppressed, like she is being watched over from above. This demonstrates her fear and confusion further, by making her appear vulnerable because you see a lot more of the setting - making the character look less significant.