Camera Position

  
(Full Metal Jacket, June 17 1987)

This still from the film Full Metal Jacket uses a low-angle shot to give R. Lee Ermey or Sergeant Hartman to convey a sense of power towards him, which in this case, gives a sense of command.

 (The Shining, May 23 1980)

This still from the film The Shining uses a ground-level shot to pace the subject to where the camera is moving along the floor to simulate the action, in this case being the boy on the tri-cycle.

(The Dark Knight, July 18 2008)

This still from the film The Dark Knight uses height to convey character towards the subject. that being Bat-Man, who is used to show a sense of justice or power.

(The Walking Dead, October 31, 2010)

This still from the series The Walking Dead uses distance to film a hip level shot/ cowboy shot in order to give the subjects emotion or showcase them walking away from a setting.