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CAMERA SHOTS
QUESTIONS TO ASK?
-What is the best viewpoint for filming this position of the event?
-How much area should be included in this shot?
SCENE - Defines the place or setting where the action is laid
SHOT - Defines a continuous view filmed by one camera without interuption
SEQUENCE - A series of scenes or shot complete in itself
TYPES OF CAMERA ANGLES
- OBJECTIVE - The audience point of view
- SUBJECTIVE - The camera acts as the viewers eyes-movement
- POINT OF VIEW - What the character is seeing
1) Extreme Long ShotTaken at a great distance. Almost always an exterior shot and shows much of the locale. Used a lot in Establishing shots
2) Long ShotThe distance between the audience and the stage in the live theatre
3) Full ShotBarely including the whole body
4) Medium ShotKnees to waste up. Useful for exposition scenes, carrying movement and for dialogue
5) Close UpConcentrates on a relatively small object. HUMAN FACE
6) Extreme Close-UpMight just show eyes or mouth
CAMERA ANGLES
Are the most important factor in producing illusion of scenic depth.
Which angle the object is photographed.
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FIVE BASIC ANGLES
- EYE LEVEL SHOTS- Provide frames of reference. Audience sees the event as if the scene happening right in front of them. Most scenes in movies are photographed from eye level. 5 to 6 feet off the ground. Capturing the clearest view of an object
-Used to treat your characters as equals. Discourages viewers at judging them. Permits audience to make up their own mind. - BIRDS EYE VIEW- Photographing a scene from DIRECTLY OVERHEAD. Hovers from ABOVE like all powerful gods. IDEA OF FATE
- HIGH ANGLED SHOTS- Camera is tilted downward. Besides the obvious power shot, movement is slowed down during fast moving action. Ground is in the background. A person seems harmless and insignificant is photographed from above.
-The higher the angle, the more it tends to imply fatality - LOW ANGLES SHOTS- Camera it titled upwards. Use to inspire awe or excitement. Motion in speeded up. Environment is usually minimized. Sky or ceiling is background.
-Heightens the importance of a subject. Scenes depicting heroism - OBLIQUE ANGLE- Lateral tilt of the camera. As though the object is about to fall to one side. Point of view shots. Suggests tension, transitions, impending movement
-Image that slants to the right – Acting Forceful
-Image that slants to the left – Weak, Static
-How much should be included in this shot?
-Where should the camera be positioned to view this particular part of the action?
A SHOT SHOULD BE HELD NO LONGER THAN REQUIRED TO MAKE ITS POINT
Approach each sequence with a fresh attitude and strive to treat the action in an individual matter.
A definite change in camera angles will assure a smother flow of images
