What are the requirements for camera angle in photography?

The angle mentioned here refers to the camera position in a narrow sense, and can also be understood as the photographer's on-site viewpoint. In fact, shooting angle includes three factors, shooting angle, shooting distance and shooting direction. In the process of shooting, the three are integrated and inseparable. The use of photography angle is not a purely technical means, and its use control is based on the overall requirements of shooting content.

1. shooting angle

Angle refers to the photographer's foothold in taking pictures at the scene. Different shooting angles will produce different picture effects. It can be said that the shooting angle has the effect of "pulling one hair and moving the whole body" on the composition, which directly affects the content effect.

The available angles are:

(1) front corner

The camera is in front of the subject. It can show the front panorama of the subject, fully show the horizontal lines of the subject, and produce a symmetrical, balanced and steady effect. For the characters, the static feeling of ordinary life appears natural and cordial, with a solemn feeling; If you shoot architecture, it will produce a calm and harmonious visual effect.

Because the front corner is a prominent horizontal line, parallel to the frame edge, the picture lacks longitudinal perspective change and dynamic direction of composition, so it does not show more space and volume, which is a bit dull.

(2) Side angle

The camera is in the positive direction of the subject and forms a 90-degree angle with the positive side of the subject, which is called the side angle. This angle is mainly used to show the profile characteristics of the subject and outline the profile shape of the subject. When shooting the emotional communication between people and showing the moving direction of the moving body, the best effect can be achieved by using the side angle.

(3) Angle of hypotenuse

The camera is in the lateral direction of the subject, which is called oblique angle. This angle makes the horizontal line of the picture tilt and extend to the far side of the picture to meet, resulting in a sense of depth and three-dimensional layering of the picture. This line structure makes the picture have the largest "capacity". Because the lines have changeable dynamic situation, the picture has a lively atmosphere.

(4) backhand angle

This is a kind of film and television photography angle, which is also called "reverse shooting" on the opposite or side of the shooting direction of the previous lens. Take the shooter as an example: the first shot is taken from the front and the second shot is taken from the back or side, which is often called backhand or backhand. Shooting people sideways, the background is similar, and I see less on my face. This angle often makes people feel wonderful. The backhand angle can also make people see the integrity of the environment, which is conducive to the comprehensive introduction of the scene and the multi-faceted three-dimensional form of the main object. It can also play the role of contrast, suggestion, emphasis and rendering in a group of shots.

It must be noted that the backhand angle is shot outside the center and "axis" of the protagonist's activities. Improper use will lead to confusion of words and unclear direction.

(5) Flat angle

This means that the camera is at the same height as the human eye. Because the flat-angle lens is close to the eye level, people or buildings are rarely deformed and the picture is smooth. However, because the horizon in the picture crosses the center of the picture, it is easy to produce the feeling of picture segmentation. If this segmentation phenomenon is used properly, such as shooting various reflections, you can receive a visual effect that is symmetrical up and down.

(6) prone angle

Also known as "overhead shooting", it refers to the shooting mode in which the camera's visual axis deviates from the apparent horizon. The characteristics of this angle are: first, the horizon in the painting rises obviously, even falls outside the picture, which is beneficial to explain the level, quantity and distribution of the scenery in the painting, and can show a complete layout, broad and magnificent; Second, the vertical lines in the figure tend to be downward perspective and concentrated. When shooting a tall building with a wide-angle lens, the scene on the roof and the ground can form a strong perspective contrast, which plays the role of "configuration reduction". When shooting people from a slightly downward angle, they can be slightly more delicate because of the downward perspective of the lines; Third, when shooting the relationship between the environment and people, it will cause loneliness. The psychological influence of smallness, emptiness and depression.

(7) Elevation angle

Also known as "prone shooting", it refers to the shooting mode in which the camera's visual axis is biased above the apparent horizon. The characteristics of this angle are as follows: First, the camera is below the horizontal line of the subject, and the horizontal line in the picture drops obviously, even falling outside the picture. This angle makes the main body stand out, and the secondary objects and backgrounds fall in the lower part of the picture, making the picture look clean and full of emotion. Shooting people can produce a lofty sense of greatness, and also make the close-up people look slightly plump and exciting; Taking pictures of buildings produces great momentum. Second, the vertical lines in the picture tend to concentrate upward, which makes people feel rising. Close-up shooting, if the angle is too high, it is easy to deform.