angle shot

noun

Movies, Photography.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of angle shot¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Biden, appearing at what must by law be described as a star-studded Hollywood fundraiser featuring actor George Clooney and Netflix producer Barack Obama, seemed to “freeze” for a second before leaving the stage, but only if you look at the video from a certain angle shot from the crowd.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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