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Long Shot
It establishes the
scene
Shows subjects
in their
surroundings
Tells the viewer
where the action
is taking place
Medium Shot
Used to introduce a
character for the
first time
Framing is usually
set so that the top
of the frame is just
above the head
and the bottom of
the fame is just
below the waist
Medium Close-up
Tighter than a
medium shot
The top of the
frame is just
above the
characters head
and the bottom of
the frame is just
below the chest
Close-up
Used to reveal a
characters feelings.
Restrict how much of a
scene and/or action the
audience sees.
The top of the frame is
just above the
characters head and
the bottom of the frame
is just below the chin.
Extreme Close Up
Often used to reveal feelings WITHOUT using
dialogue or to provide the audience with a view
of a specific detail
Examples include a persons eyes, mouth, or
hands, or an inanimate object such as the
contents of a letter
Long Shot
Medium Shot
Close-Up Shot
Medium Close-up
Extreme Close-up
Two-Shot
Shows two persons
in a shot
Three-shot
Shows three
persons in a shot
Straight Angle
The camera is placed
directly in front of the
talent at eye-level
and is used to involve
the audience with the
action
Example would be
the shot used during
the anchors delivery
of the news
Eye Level
Most commonly used angle
Eye Level
Side Angle
The camera is placed at eye level, but usually at a
45 degree angle from the subject. The audience views
the action but is not directly involved in the action.
Low Angle
The camera is placed below the subject and is
aimed up (shoots upward).
This angle exaggerates height and can give the
impression that the subject is larger and more
powerful.
Low Angle
High Angle
The camera is above the
subject matter and is aimed
down (shoots downward).
This angle has the effect of
reducing the apparent height
of the subject & gives the
impression that the subject is
smaller and less powerful.
High Angle
Camera Movements
Dollying
Placing the
camera on a tripod
with wheels
Allows camera to
follow the action
while maintaining
a steady, nonshaky shot
Pan
The camera is
moved horizontally
from left to right or
right to left (much
like a head shaking
from left to right to
say no).
Used to follow the
action
Tilt
The camera is
moved vertically up
or down (much like
a head nodding
yes)
Can be used to
follow something
as it falls, or rises
Zoom
Accomplished by
pressing the W or
the T on the zoom
control.
Brings the viewer
closer to or further
away from the
action
Tricky Shots
Match Cut - Changing camera angles without
breaking the continuity of motion from scene to
scene
Imagine a Long Shot, Side Angle scene of someone
walking, then dropping something; then, in the next
scene you have a Close-Up Shot, Straight Angle of
the persons face showing his/her reaction to the
dropping of the item. Although the scene may
actually have been filmed using two cameras or the
action may have been stopped in order for the one
and only camera to change positions, the audience
never notices any disruption in the action.
Screen Direction
Composition
The arranging or placing of elements in a
shot.
Rule of Thirds
The viewfinder screen
is divided into thirds
horizontally and
vertically (like a tic-tactoe board). When
framing a shot, the
cameraperson should
consider these
imaginary lines by
preferably placing the
center of interest at one
of the four intersecting
points or on one of the
lines.
Head Room
A persons head should be appropriately placed
in the shot. Dont cut off the top of their head,
but dont leave so much space above their head
that it distracts from their face.
Good Example of Headroom
Leading Looks
When shooting a person or object in
profile, leave space in front of the person
or object.
Leading Lines
Lines that are in the environment may be
used to lead to the center of interest.
Level Horizon
Keep the horizon
level.
A sloping horizon
or a floor that
doesnt appear
horizontal is
distracting to
viewers.
Framing
Elements in the environment, such as
trees and arches, etc., may be used to
create a border or frame around the shot.
Background
Elements in the
environment may
distract the viewer from
the center of interest.
Be aware of bright
colors, moving objects,
and any objects that
appear to grow out of
peoples heads or blend
with a person.
Silhouette Shot
Background will be bright causing the subject to appear
as a dark image
A dark image outlined against a lighter background