Eye level

What it is

The lens is level with the subject's eyes, the height we normally see people from.

When to use it

Neutral and non-judgemental; puts the audience on equal footing with the character and is the default for dialogue and everyday scenes.

When not to

When you deliberately want to show a power gap, threat or vulnerability.

Combinations Rolin checks

• Auto-fixed

  A top-down shot needs an overhead or high camera

  Rolin will: Camera height → Overhead