Previous Camera Angle Study, minus the pictures

CU- focuses on a characters face during a scene to show details such as emotion.

BCU-  used to display characters face in full detail. Focuses on feelings and reactions.

XCU- used for dramatic magnification, mainly when emotion is being expressed.

LS- displays full body so all actions can be seen.

XLS- gives the setting of the scene at the beginning of a movie.

MS- gives a closer perspective of a person, to show in more detail what they are doing.

MCU- Used to portray an individual.

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HIGH- gives a different perspective to an individual.

WORMS EYE- when an individual is on the floor, the “worms eye” gives a more latitudinal perspective.

EYE-LEVEl- gives close viewing of the face.

LOW SHOT- used to make a character look powerful or important by making him look bigger.