Low Angle:
When shooting a music video, the specific camera angle, called the low angle is deliberately done and used to show the artist and talent off in a certain way, a low angle with show dominance and power, over everyone else, as the camera will be low down looking up at the talent, it will show the talent to be in control, in command and also the low angle will be done to try and sell the artist, by giving the artist a certain dominant feel, it will engage with their audience, or also gain a further and wider audience share.
High Angle:
The song 99 problems by Jay Z, uses a variety of the camera angles and movements, they use the low angle frequently, particularly at the beginning when introducing the artist and the song, they use the low angle to show to the audience that the talent is the main focus, showing and portraying his dominance and power to others around him and the audience watching him. They also persistently use a track away in this video, a track away is common in rap music videos, showing the talent is in control and has the power as they are walking at their own pace towards the camera.
High Angle:
This is the opposite to a low angle, unlike a low angle that shows power, a high angle will show the artist in a different way, this could be showing the artist is weaker, or possibly unstable, it could be used in a music video that is showing the artist or the talent is drunk, or has taken drugs, it can be used to show the talent having a breakdown, these are reasons why the high angle would be used in a music video.
Canted Angle (Tilt)
A Canted Angle is also known as a Dutch angle, this means that the canted angle is where the camera is tilted to one side, they use it as an effect, to make it edgy, this makes the artist look edgy in the video, it can set the mood for he video because it shows that it is different, you can tilt in editing, but by tilting the camera, it looks smoother.
Camera movements:
Handheld camera:
The handheld camera movement can possibly be used to create a sense of a live performance feel, as audiences do not buy music anymore, one of the main sources of profit for the artist is money from their live performances, the handheld camera movement will give off the sense to the audience that they are in the moment with the artist/band.
The handheld camera movement can also be used to make the artist or band, depending on which, seem edgy, or dynamic, as the handheld camera movement is unsteady and always moving, so it can give off the felling of instability, depending on the music video. The handheld camera can also be used to show distress, because the camera is not steady.
Arc shot:
The arc shot can give a sense of dizziness, like the talent is spinning out of control, however, it will be main,y used to show that the shot is revolving around the artist, this is because this shot will be filmed by the cameraman who would be moving around the artist or talent, as they perform.
Track away:
The definition of a track away is when the camera moves away from the artist or talent, it is used to show the artist walking towards the camera as it tracks away. They will do this by placing the camera on a dolly and then they can move it back and forward smoothly.
By doing this, it creates the feeling that the artist in full control, as they are dominating the image, as they are aggressively walking towards the camera, showing power also.
Dolly In:
A Dolly In is used in music videos to show the camera is moving in towards the artist, it is the opposite to a track away, a dolly in is used for a certain dramatic effect.
Crash Zoom:
A crash zoom is another camera movement, it is used by the camera operator who will use it to zoom in to the artist at a fast pace, it is done by zooming in on the camera, they use the crash zoom because it can suggest realism, or a possible intensity, as the shot has changed and zoomed quickly in to the artists face.
Birds Eye View:
This is a shot from the sky, showing the entire location and all of the subjects and talent that you want to show, it is similar to an establishing shot, as the birds eye view will similarly show off he location to the audience, allowing them to understand where the music video is and by showing the talent, it shows where the artist and talent are in the music video at the start. It is usually used at the beginning of the video, showing the setting or at the end, concluding the video.
Camera movements:
Handheld camera:
The handheld camera movement can possibly be used to create a sense of a live performance feel, as audiences do not buy music anymore, one of the main sources of profit for the artist is money from their live performances, the handheld camera movement will give off the sense to the audience that they are in the moment with the artist/band.
The handheld camera movement can also be used to make the artist or band, depending on which, seem edgy, or dynamic, as the handheld camera movement is unsteady and always moving, so it can give off the felling of instability, depending on the music video. The handheld camera can also be used to show distress, because the camera is not steady.
Arc shot:
The arc shot can give a sense of dizziness, like the talent is spinning out of control, however, it will be main,y used to show that the shot is revolving around the artist, this is because this shot will be filmed by the cameraman who would be moving around the artist or talent, as they perform.
Track away:
By doing this, it creates the feeling that the artist in full control, as they are dominating the image, as they are aggressively walking towards the camera, showing power also.
Dolly In:
A Dolly In is used in music videos to show the camera is moving in towards the artist, it is the opposite to a track away, a dolly in is used for a certain dramatic effect.
Crash Zoom:
A crash zoom is another camera movement, it is used by the camera operator who will use it to zoom in to the artist at a fast pace, it is done by zooming in on the camera, they use the crash zoom because it can suggest realism, or a possible intensity, as the shot has changed and zoomed quickly in to the artists face.
Birds Eye View:
This is a shot from the sky, showing the entire location and all of the subjects and talent that you want to show, it is similar to an establishing shot, as the birds eye view will similarly show off he location to the audience, allowing them to understand where the music video is and by showing the talent, it shows where the artist and talent are in the music video at the start. It is usually used at the beginning of the video, showing the setting or at the end, concluding the video.
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