Camera Angles and Shot types
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Go to the link above and watch the video- then go to this link and watch a student example. Afterwards download the file to the right and work in pairs to get footage.
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Editing, in nearly all cases, is the combining of long shots, medium shots and close-ups to create an effective visual presentation. You should record the terms and definitions that are discussed in class, and on this website. There will be a vocabulary quiz at the end of the lesson.
In addition to camera shots, camera angle is also important. The angle from which a shot is taken is another way to give variety as well as information. Another way to give television programs variety is for the camera to move.
Real the article on types of shots found here:
In addition to camera shots, camera angle is also important. The angle from which a shot is taken is another way to give variety as well as information. Another way to give television programs variety is for the camera to move.
Real the article on types of shots found here:
Go to Mediacollege camera shots website and make sure you have notes and all the shot types, angles etc. I will check for credit.
Types of Shots and angles movie
Get your feet wet and watch the video below to learn some type of shots and camera movement and angles.
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Camera Shot Types-watch and learn
Close-Up
Close up shots typically contain just the face and shoulders of a subject, with a little head room above. This prevents ‘floating head syndrome’ as the shoulders suggest to the brain that there is a body below! These shots are the most common of all as they can convey a real sense of emotion and help the audience to connect with the subject.
Close up shots typically contain just the face and shoulders of a subject, with a little head room above. This prevents ‘floating head syndrome’ as the shoulders suggest to the brain that there is a body below! These shots are the most common of all as they can convey a real sense of emotion and help the audience to connect with the subject.
Extreme Close-up
Any shot that zooms in very close to a particular part of a subject is known as an extreme close up. They vary considerably but usually focus on a particular part of a person—the face, mouth, eyes, hands, etc—object, or animal. These shots can create a feeling of intimacy in your video, and to convey a mood or emotion. These shots are very intense, so use them sparingly. The ECU is too close to show general reactions or emotion except in very dramatic scenes. They are generally preceded, and followed, by a wider shot.
Medium shot
Medium shots (or mid shots) typically frame subjects from the waist up. These shots help to show people in the context of the background. They are used extensively in film production as they portray the audience’s everyday perception of people.
Long Shot
A long shot or wide shot shows a great deal of background, be it the set, the landscape or the venue and typically shows the entire object or human figure and is usually intended to place it in some relation to its surroundings. It has been suggested that long-shot ranges usually correspond to approximately what would be the distance between the front row of the audience and the stage in live theatre.
Establishing Shot
A very wide field of view in which the camera takes in the entire viewing area. The subject or subjects are small in relation to the background and tend to compete with the surroundings for the viewer’s attention. The ELS is often used early in a scene as an “establishing shot”. An establishing shot is used to show the audience where the action is taking place.
Over the shoulder
A shot that gives us a character’s point of view but that includes part of that character’s shoulder or the side of the head in the shot.
Point of View shot
This shot shows a view from the subject’s perspective. It is usually edited in such a way that it is obvious whose POV it is.
Cutaway shot
An insert shot is a different angle of something that is already in the master shot. In this scene watch for the cutout of the telephone with the blinking HOLD button. Pay attention to the way the inserted shot increases the tension of the scene.
Low angle shot
In a low angle shot the camera is positioned below eye level, with the camera shooting up at the subject. Shooting up from a low angle makes the subject appear larger and suggests a feeling of power and dominance. Many political candidates prefer to be shot from a slightly lower angle to make themselves look taller and more important. In movies, the villain is often shot from a low angle to make them appear more sinister.
High angle shot
In a high angle shot the camera is positioned above eye level, with the camera shooting down on the subject. A high camera angle is useful for showing the audience an overview of your scene or shooting area. In addition, a high camera angle tends to make the subject appear smaller in size and stature. Looking down on a subject suggests a feeling of loneliness and a lack of power.
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