angle shot

American  

noun

Movies, Photography.

1. a picture taken with the camera pointed obliquely at the subject, sometimes causing distortion of perspective and proportion.

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Etymology

Origin of angle shot

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

His low angle shot went off the back of Merzlikins and rolled into the net for his fourth goal of the season.

From Seattle Times

Pogba set up Fernandes for United’s 30th-minute opener and, after Luke Ayling equalized with a long-range strike in the 49th, played in Mason Greenwood for a low angle shot that regained the lead for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.

From Seattle Times

Meier gave the Sharks a 3-2 lead in the second with a strong power move to the net, but Jenik tied it with a bad angle shot later in the period.

From Seattle Times

Looking down at her in a low angle shot from Claudia's perspective, the man smiles warmly.

From Salon

Nashville goaltender Juuse Saros denied Carpenter’s redirection of a shot from Brandon Hagel, but Carpenter collected his own rebound and managed to slip a tough angle shot past Saros for his first of the season.

From Seattle Times