Overhead Angle

An overhead angle is a camera angle that positions the camera directly or almost directly above the action or subject. It creates a rather abstract effect with the subjects seeming small and insignificant like ants.

If the shot is taken from directly above, often only geometric forms remain visible. This can create a disorienting or dizzying effect. In many cases, overhead angles are used to distance the viewer from the action or to give a broad overview of it.