"Dutch angle" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Dutch angles [plural]
Etymology: From German deutsch, after its use by German filmmakers. Etymology templates: {{der|en|de|deutsch}} German deutsch Head templates: {{en-noun}} Dutch angle (plural Dutch angles)
  1. (film) A cinematic tactic achieved by tilting the camera off to the side. The shot is composed with the horizon not parallel with the bottom of the frame. The technique is often used to portray the psychological uneasiness of the subject being filmed. Wikipedia link: Dutch angle Categories (topical): Film Synonyms: canted angle, Dutch tilt, oblique angle, German angle, Batman angle
    Sense id: en-Dutch_angle-en-noun-NvQDrwni Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television

Inflected forms

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