Low-angle shot

/lˈəʊˈaŋɡəl ʃˈɒt/

/lˈoʊˈæŋɡəl ʃˈɑːt/

Low-angle shot

a cinematic technique where the camera is positioned below the subject, shooting upwards, making the subject appear taller, more powerful or dominant

Examples

1. They also cut out chunks of the floor to make room for the camera, so they could get dramatic low-angle shots, making the actors look larger than life.