The reason it's called birds eye view is because the camera shot is the same as what a bird would see.
To make someone look superior or terrifying they will do a camera shot called a worms eye view.
Extreme close ups is when the protagonist or character is right up to the camera.
A long shot is when you can see the persons full body in the frame.
To make someone look weak the camera shot would be a high angle to give it a realistic feel.
