Thursday 6 January 2011

Camera Techniques

The camera techniques are probably the most important part of a film. This includes things like camera angles , shots, movement, and the view. To create a good film you need to learn about camera angles and there effects on audiences as well as different types of camera movements and what shots to use to include specific parts of mise-en-scene you want to be shown.
Here is a brief description of some shots and there effects from Wikipedia :


The use of different shot sizes can influence the meaning which an audience will interpret.
The size of the subject in frame depends on two things: the distance the camera is away from the subject and the focal length of the camera lens.
Common shot sizes:
  • Extreme close-up: Focuses on a single facial feature, such as lips and eyes.
  • Close-up: May be used to show tension.
  • Medium shot: Often used, but considered bad practice by many directors, as it often denies setting establishment and is generally less effective than the Close-up.
  • Establishing shot: Mainly used at a new location to give the audience a sense of locality.
Choice of shot size is also directly related to the size of the final display screen the audience will see. A Long shot has much more dramatic power on a large theater screen, whereas the same shot would be powerless on a small TV or computer screen.

Wikipedia also has a long list of dozens of different camera shots that can be used with hyperlinks to more in depth explanations of each shot : Wikipedia camera shots

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