The bird's-eye view is the view that one would assume a bird has. This angle places the camera far above the subject. It gives an overall view of the subject and is most often used as an establishing shot to introduce the environment.
This is the most common angle. It places the camera at eye level with the subject so that when a viewer sees the image, he is eye-to-eye with the subject. It is a neutral angle that imposes no positive or negative values on the subject.
The high angle places the camera above the subject, looking down. This angle has a diminishing effect on the subject, making it appear smaller and insignificant compared to its surroundings.
Also referred to as the power angle, this angle places the camera below the subject, looking up. It has the effect of empowering the subject, making it seem larger than its surroundings and in control.
A favorite in horror films, the Dutch or slanted angle skews the camera so that the horizon is tilted from the horizontal. It makes the setting appear out of balance and brings a sense of dread to the viewer.