Module 2 Basic Camera Operation Shot Composition 2
Module 2 - Basic Camera Operation & Shot Composition 2 -2 Essential Camera Shots & Angles
Shots & Camera Angles: Basic Camera Composition ▪ Every video, film, TV show, or trailer – Will see multiple styles of camera work and shots – Up to the cameraman to use his / her knowledge of framing & shots to create a interesting piece ▪ Will keep the viewer captivated ▪ Make them want to it
10 Main Camera Shots
Establishing Shot(aka Extreme Long Shot) Purpose establish the setting of a particular scene
Long Shot Purpose identifies particular scene location
Full Shot(Entire Body in Shot) Purpose identifies main characters of scene
¾ Shot(¾ of Body in Frame) Purpose identifies main characters of a scene
Medium Shot(½ of Body in Frame) Purpose starts to use main character to establish scene emotions
Medium Close-Up(aka MCU) Purpose deeper look into main character’s thoughts and emotions
Close-Up(aka CU) Purpose illustrates main character’s thoughts And emotion of current situation / scene
Extreme Close-Up(aka ECU) Purpose illustrates main character’s thoughts And emotion of current situation / scene
Two Shot(2 Subjects Focused in Frame) Purpose identifies two main characters of scene
Over-the-Shoulder (aka OTS) Purpose shows conversation
Main Camera Angles
Horizon Angle(at level plane with horizon) Purpose focus on main character or subject; it’s clean
High Angle(From Above, Looking Down) Purpose illustrates main character’s weakness
Low Angle(From Below, Looking Up) Purpose illustrates main character’s strength
Oblique Angle(aka DUTCH Angle- Tilted Horizon) Purpose looks cool!
3 Face Angles Front Face, ¾ Profile, & Profile
Framing Heights Guide
Shot Composition Rules
Rule of Thirds The ”Rule of Thirds” is applied by aligning a subject with the guide lines and their intersection points. • Subject placed on one of the two vertical thirds • Place subject on the vertical third OPPOSITE the direction they are facing
Filling the Frame making your shot powerful and dynamic • Allows viewer to take in maximum about of details
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