View Points-
A position from which something is observed/considered; a point of view. It is important to have a good view point in a image if you are a photographer, most people use a standard viewpoint such as a mid shot. If you have an interesting view point your image will stand out to the rest.
Extreme close up;
This view point magnifies beyond what the human eye can see. Might be used to show only a face or eyes, could also be used show tiny detail.
This view point magnifies beyond what the human eye can see. Might be used to show only a face or eyes, could also be used show tiny detail.
Close up;
Shows very little background. It concentrates or a face or other details.
Shows very little background. It concentrates or a face or other details.
Mid shot;
Show from the waist up. Allows room for gestures.
Show from the waist up. Allows room for gestures.
Long-shots;
Shows a whole body or space.
Shows a whole body or space.
High angle shot;
Not as extreme as a birds I view. It can make someone look small as it looks down on them or am object.
Not as extreme as a birds I view. It can make someone look small as it looks down on them or am object.
Low angle shot;
Camera placed looking up.
Camera placed looking up.
Birds eye view;
View from directly above an object.
View from directly above an object.
Worms eye view;
View from the floor.
View from the floor.
Eye level shot;
Camera is looking directly at something at the same level as the objects eye.
Camera is looking directly at something at the same level as the objects eye.
The image to the right is taken at a more interesting view point, therefore it stands out better than the one on the left.