Eye Level Shot

Neutral height; the audience stands with the character.

What it is

An eye level shot keeps the lens at the subject's eye height. It is the invisible default - it neither empowers nor diminishes anyone.

Because it is neutral, small deviations from it (slightly low, slightly high) carry meaning.

Most models default to eye level; you only need to say it when you also ask for a dramatic lens or movement that might pull the camera up.

Eye level, medium shot, two strangers in a red vinyl diner booth at night, rain on the window, static camera, 50mm.