In this post I will be talking about basic camera work including shot types and movements. Shot types and movements are so useful when it comes to creating a film or TV show, because if the camera is in one place then it gets boring for the viewer, you can watch a show and not even realising you are seeing something from a different angle as it is normal nowadays.
Shot Distances
Shot distances is very important when it comes to creating a film. Different distances can show many different things to the audience. For example an extreme long shot could be to show where the characters are or where the next scene is based at but a extreme close up would show the characters emotions. To show you what different shots you can use when filming I will embed a photo below called Lee Van Cleef in nine shot types/distances, which will let you see what different shot types there are.
I will now explain some that the picture does not show as there is some more shot types which you can use when creating a film.
I will now explain some that the picture does not show as there is some more shot types which you can use when creating a film.
Montage
A montage is a number of shots put together to give the same information in a shorter period of time. If these are in films they are normally played with music over the top.
Graphic Shot
A graphic match is when a cut is added between two different objects in different spaces. these spaces have to look similar for it to count
Ariel Shot
This shot is filmed from a great height for example a plane. This is also known as a birds eye view shot.
I will know explain what the shots in more setail as the video didnt really give you enough information.
Extreme Long Shot - This can be taken from as much as a quater mile away and normally sets the scence and also i used as a establishing shot.
Extreme Long Shot - This can be taken from as much as a quater mile away and normally sets the scence and also i used as a establishing shot.
Medium Shot - This hsot is normally taken from about waist up on the characther, it is normlly used when a there is dialogue between a characthers. This shot is used a lot.
Close-Up - This shot usually focuses on the characthers face. This shows the expressions on their faces.
Point Of View (POV)- A POV showcases what a charcther sees. This lets the viewer see what the characther is seeing in the scene.
Camera Movements
I will know explain the camera movements.
Pan - This refers to rotating or pivoting the camera horizontally from a fixed position.
Tilt - This is where the camera lens moves up and down while keeping its horizontal axis constant.
Pedestal Shot - This is where the camera moves up and down without changing its vertical and horizontal axis.
Handheld Camerawork - This is where the camera is held in the operators hand instead of being on a tripod or other base.
The next post will be ... Basic Editing
