3.1 High-Angle Shot
A camera placed higher than the subject (but not directly overhead) and titled downward often evokes an emotional response from the audience. High angled shots provide the audience with variety and often suggest a character's insignificance in the world. A location, or perhaps another person, often dwarfs the object or character.
High-angle shots are also used to create an aesthetically pleasing frame. Take for instance a high-angle shot of a roller coaster. Framing the roller from above provides the audience with details of both the subjects and the environment.