Worm Eye View Photography

Description

Worm's eye view photography is a type of photography that is taken from a low angle looking up at the subject. This perspective is achieved by positioning the camera below the subject often lying on the ground or using a tripod with the camera pointing upwards.

Worm's eye view photography can be used to create interesting cinematic compositions with the subject appearing larger than life. This cinematic technique is often used in landscape photography as it can help emphasize the scale of the film scene. However, it can also be used in other film genres, such as portraits. When used effectively, worm's eye view photography can produce stunning results.

Filmmakers use different camera angles and perspectives to evoke specific emotions or convey particular messages in their visual storytelling. The worm's-eye view is just one example of how film cinematographers can manipulate the visual language of film to enhance the narrative or atmosphere.

Worm's eye view shot is taken from the angle that a worm would be. You can identify it by the unusual objects in the frame, such as; things that are usually found really close to the ground. The film director will use it to make the audience see the world from a different perspective. Seeing the world from an unusual angle can sometimes make us wonder about the situation from a different point of view. It causes us to see things as bigger than they really are but also connects the viewer with nature and smaller creatures.