These concepts for ground low-angle shots deserve your attention this year. We covered how to capture these shots and also provided tips and recommendations for lenses that can achieve such shots.
What are Low-angle Shots?
Such kinds of shots make the subject appear closer, taller, larger, and broader in the frame and are commonly associated with scenes where the filmmaker wants to portray a subject as powerful, mighty, and larger than those around it. A ground low-angle shot is another term used for a low-angle shot, and both are created by placing the camera very low to the ground, tilted slightly upward toward the subject.
In photography, such shots are also commonly used to isolate an object and help highlight its unique status in the narrative of the frame. The ground-level low-angle shot differs from an ordinary low-angle shot in that the camera is positioned directly on or extremely close to the ground, rather than being placed below the eye line.
Creative Ideas to Try with Low-angles
1. In Sports Photography
Use a high-speed camera lens with a wide aperture, such as f/1.4 or f/1.8, to freeze motion and capture the power and athleticism of the athletes. Such shots also make them appear larger than life. Try to add elements like ground grass, turf, or even sports equipment in the foreground, which will add more depth and context to such a low-angle shot.
2. Cinematic B-roll for Transitions
B-rolls are now almost looking the same for everyone, and you can change that by using ground low-angle shots for a scene. Just place your tripod as low as possible (a gimbal can also be used) and use symmetric lines in the frame, such as pathways, shadows, or fences, to guide the viewer’s eye through the scene. Such scenes make your video flow smoothly and also make editing easier for the scene.
3. For Capturing Skyscrapers
You can make buildings appear even more imposing and majestic by using low-angle shots. Such shots exaggerate the height of skyscrapers and highlight the convergence of lines within these structures. Unlike plane shots, these shots draw more attention from viewers while showing more details of the structure.
4. For Car and Travel Shots
You can easily make your vehicle appear more dynamic and powerful by using low-angle shots. Use a wide-angle camera lens and incorporate the surrounding environment to add proper context and interest to your car shots. The same can be done for travel photography, where most people spend their time shooting portraits and landscape shots. Capturing low-angle shots provides a viewpoint rarely seen in trips and can easily make your travel images stand out and be interesting.
5. For Fashion and Editorial Shoots
The results for fashion photographs with low angles emphasize the model’s clothing and body features while creating a sense of power and confidence for them. Commonly used to highlight the length of garments or unique footwear, such shots are also a great way to compensate for a model's short height.
Best Camera Lens for Low-Angle Shots
To get the best results when executing the above five creative ideas, we recommend using the SIRUI AURORA Series 35mm F1.4 Full-frame Autofocus Lens this year. Designed with a super-fast aperture and an ultra-lightweight body (less than 500 grams), the Aurora works effortlessly for low-angle shots.
It is wide enough to capture and include the environment around your subject. It also introduces professional-grade flattering distortion when shooting up close while retaining high-tier image and video sharpness with clear object isolation. Its accurate autofocus system works flawlessly for ground-level shots, even with fast movements for subjects such as during sports events. A highly capable lens for low-angle and everyday photography with optical quality, portability, and versatility in check.
Wrapping Up:
A ground low-angle shot is captured well below the eye level with respect to a subject, almost reaching the ground. These shots amplify height, pull in more viewers’ attention, and create a sense of power. The SIRUI Aurora 35mm lens is designed to capture professional-grade low-angle shots with portability and affordability.
