Camera angle- determines view point + how they see the story the physical amount of area covered in a shot The camera angle is one of the most important factors in keeping the audience interest Dont jar the camera- use a tripod or dolly Be sure to frame the shot appropriately Maintain scene direction Be mindful of rule of thirds Pay attention to the view finder Pay attention to the background Vocab Aesthetics- adj. concerned with beauty or appreciation of beauty. Noun a set of principles underlying and governing the work of a particular artist or artistic movement What are the four basic styles of film making? Documentary a journalistic style, recording of real events. Used to communicate an opinion or idea Narrative- general storytelling films Instructional- how to videos, to teach a subject Experimental- film for films sake using the camera accessories or effects to gain a new approach to film making The building blocks
Frame Shot Scene Sequence Different shots
Ms= medium shot
Cu= close up Ecu= extreme close up Master shot Oss= over the shoulder shot High angle shot= looking down on the subject Low angle shot = looking up at the subject Pov= point of view shot Dutch angle Dolly zoom Long take Dutch angle shot Creates a disorientated effect and puts the audience on the edge of their chair and this creates tension for everyone. Dolly zoom shot Dolly shots can show movement and creates a large amount of tension for the audience. This shot could be used to show the characters feelings for example when they are feeling shocked or worried. Long take A long take shot could be used to show a range of events. This helps guide the audience through the film or programme and helps the audience become involved pov = Point a view shot
Point a view shot allows the
audience to see the scene in the characters eyes. It is powerful because it helps us see what is going on in the scene Low angle shot LOW ANGLE SHOT Low angle shots infer the characters position. For example in this photograph the zombie looking man has power over the character that ius looking upwards. This is interesting a tells the audience a lot about what position each character is in. Master shot
Master shot includes not only the characters
but also their surroundings. This is beneficial for the audience as it makes them feel as if they are with them in the scene. oss= over the shoulder shot Over the shoulder shot This shot is important when there is a conversation within the scene. It invites the audience into the conversation and gives them a clear understanding of what is happening. It is common for the angle to flicker from one shoulder to the other. High angle shot High angle shot tells us which character has more power. So in a high angle we can see the man on the floor in this photograph doesnt have as much power as the guy he is looking at. This positions our audience in a way which they can understand who is who and which character has the most power. Also tells the audience who is the antagonist and the protagonist Extreme close up The extreme close up shot positions our audience in a way for them to understand the emotion of the character. For example In this photograph we can see the lady is sad and emotional due to her red bloodshot eyes and her eyes look watery. cu = close up Close up gives us an insight to how the character is feeling because, you can see their facial expressions clearly. ms = medium shot Medium shot is mostly used when we are receiving information from the character but its close enough for us to see their facial expression. Establishing shot
Shows the relationship between the
characters and important objects. This helps the audience understand the relationship between each character