Use the Internet to do some research on basic camera angles or shots that can be used not only in stopmotion but in filmmaking and photography in general.
Here are some terms you might want to familiarize yourself with.
Want to do more research, then check out:
- For each type of angle / shot, be sure to include a description and some specific examples (either stills or video)
- If you want, you could even use your camera / phone to take some sample shots.
- Find one or two videos that you think provide a new filmmaker with a good basic understanding of angles and shots that they could consider using in their projects.
- Don't panic if your resources have different terms. The exact terminology varies between production environments but the basic principles are the same. Shots are usually described in relation to a particular subject.
Here are some terms you might want to familiarize yourself with.
- Framing or Shot Length
- Extreme long or wide shot / Very Wide Shot
- Long Shot or Wide Shot
- Medium Shot
- Close up
- Extreme Close-Up
- Cut-In
- Cutaway
- Over the shoulder shot
- Point of View Shot (POV)
- Camera Angles
- The Bird's-Eye view
- High Angle
- Eye Level
- Low Angle
- Oblique / Canted Angle / Slanted Angle
Want to do more research, then check out:
- Camera Movement
- Pans
- Tilts
- Arc
- Dolly Shots
- Hand-held shots
- Crane Shots
- Zoom Lenses
- The Aerial Shot
Possible Resources
- http://www.mediacollege.com/video/shots/
- https://www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/12-most-popular-camera-shots-actors-should-know/
- https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/film-studies-101-camera-shots-styles/
- SKWIRK
- https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/video/tips-and-solutions/filmmaking-101-camera-shot-types
- https://www.slideshare.net/ZahraKhan37/types-of-camera-angles-70198002