Barebones Video, Pg. 5

Dutch Angle
To make a Dutch angle, just tilt the camera. When you tilt the camera slightly, you suggest that things are “out of order” or “skewed.” (You see this angle a lot in horror movies.)

Dutch angle is also used subtly—and sometimes not so subtly—by political operatives who want to suggest that an opposing political candidate is untrustworthy or out-of-control.

Angle Plus Angle
Shooting at an angle to the subject, while tilting up or down is called an angle plus angle shot.  This is a simple technique that you can use to give visual interest to otherwise boring shots. When on buildings it can add depth and indicate volume.

Secret 11 -- Use both objective and subjective views
When you think about how you want to shoot a scene, ask yourself whether you want the audience to see the action through the character’s eyes or whether you want them to watch the action from one side.

Objective view

Objective angle shows the scene to the audience as if they were standing off to one side and watching. This view has the effect of giving the audience information without pulling them into the scene emotionally.

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