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Low-Angle-Shot

Low-Angle Shot

A Low-Angle Shot is a cinematographic technique where the camera is positioned below the eye level of the subject, pointing upwards. This technique is often used to enhance the visual impact of a scene, making subjects appear larger, more imposing, or dominant.

History and Development

The use of Low-Angle Shots can be traced back to the early days of cinema. However, it was during the German Expressionism movement in the 1920s that filmmakers like Fritz Lang in films such as "Metropolis" (1927) began to utilize this technique extensively to convey power dynamics and to evoke a sense of awe or dread. This era marked a significant shift in the use of camera angles to manipulate audience perception and emotion.

Technical Aspects

Applications in Film

Low-Angle Shots serve multiple purposes in storytelling:

Examples in Cinema

References

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