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Dutch angle

A Dutch angle is when the camera is tilted a little bit to the left or right, making everything in the picture look like it's at an angle. This makes the picture look a little bit weird and makes the audience feel like something is off or not quite right. Filmmakers use Dutch angles to create a feeling of unease, tension, or disturbance in the scene. It's like when you tilt your head when you're trying to figure out something strange or confusing. So the Dutch angle is kind of like tilting your head in a movie to make it more dramatic or intense.
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