By: Raymund Rex D .

Dimaandal
Establishing Shot

It is mainly
used in a new
location to give
the audience a
sense of locality.
Rule of Thirds
Subject is placed
on one of the
imaginary lines that
divides the shot
into thirds. Can be
vertical and/or
horizontal.
 Balance
a general composition
rule where you try to
create a framed shot that
is balanced equally
amongst all parts. This
would include leaving
space to at text or
symbols later in
postproduction.
Depth of field
It is a lens focuses
on a single plane of
depth, there is
usually an additional
area in focus behind
and in front of that
plane.
Field of view
The area in the
eyepiece or view
finder of a
camera in which
the image is
visible
Handheld

Shooting without
a tripod, but with the
camera held by the
cameraperson.
 Tripod
A piece of video
equipment with 3
adjustable legs used to
mount your camera to
that can ensure you
steady shot or a smooth
pan.
Pan (slow & smooth)

Horizontal camera
movement, that can
be used to scan the
horizon or to keep
up with a moving
subject.
 Zoom lens
a variable focal length lens.
A zoom lens will have a
third ring, besides ones
controlling focus and iris,
that will allow you to
change the focal length
within a range of wide to
long
 Dolly
A piece of equipment
on wheels or a track
that your camera
mounts to which
allows you to move
while filming in a
smooth and steady
manner.
 Composition
means ‘putting together’,
and can apply to any
work of art, from music
to writing, that is
arranged or put together
using conscious thought.
 Lead Room
It is a subject
Incorrect placement where
you leave room in
front of your
subject when you
Correct
frame your shot.
 Head Room
It is the space
between the top
of a subject’s
head and the
top of the
frame.
 Nose Room

Incorrect It is the space

between their face
and the edge of the
frame, similar to
Correct head room.
Aspect Ratio
The proportions of
the frame. For starters
you have 4:3 for a
standard definition or full
frame, and 16:9 for a high
definition or wide screen
frame.