assignment 3 : cam samc
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Assignment 3: CAM SAMC
Judy Ibelgauptiene, 12 Francis
Camera shots- Establishing shot- Wide shot- Long shot- Mid/Medium shot- Close up shot- Extreme close up shot- POV (Point of view)- Over the shoulder shot- Two shot- Overhead shot
Establishing shot
An establishing shot is a shot which allows us to see the setting of the scene. It is used usually at the beginning of a scene to show the audience where the story has been set.
Wide shot
This shot shows us where all the action is happening. A wide shot is similar to a panoramic photo.
Its purpose is to show us the whole scene and the variety of things happening within it.
Long shot
The purpose of a long shot is to show the whole body of a character or object. The main focus of this shot is on the character as they are the most important thing in the photo.
Mid/Medium shotMedium shots are usually a framing of a characters torso.(Head to torso but sometimes could be torso and legs). There purpose is to show some action. E.g.; talking .
Close up shot
A close up shot is the framing of a particular part of a character’s body (for example: face, hand etc) or a specific object in the scene.The purpose is to see something more clearly.
Extreme close upAn extreme close up is magnifying a certain part of the face or body to show extreme detail. The purpose of an extreme close up is to give a dramatic effect.
POV (Point Of View)The POV shot shows the view from the characters perspective. This is used to make the audience feel like they are witnessing what the character is and to sometimes to feel sympathy for the character.
Over the shoulder shotThis is a shot taken from the perspective of someone's shoulder to show something or someone. The back of the persons head and shoulder usually take up most of the photo. The person facing the camera should usually occupies 1/3 of the frame. This shot is commonly used when two characters are talking.
However depending on the purpose of the shot the character facing the camera could occupy more or less of the frame.
Two shotA two shot is a shot of two people which shows a relationship between the two characters. They don’t always have to be human.
Overhead shotAn overhead shot is like a birds eye view. The distance from the character or object can vary.It’s a shot where the camera is placed above the character or object to show what they are doing.
CAM Angles
- High- Low- Canted/Oblique
High AngleA high angle is an angle that is taken above the character or object to often make them look small and vulnerable.
Low AngleA low angle is when the camera is placed down low to look up at the character or object. This makes the subject look more powerful and dominant.
Canted/obliqueThis is where the camera is purposely placed on a tilted angle so that the horizon is on an angle.The purpose is to create an interesting effect. It can also be used to disorientate the audience.
CAM Movement
- Pan- Tilt- Track- Zoom- Reverse zoom- Dolly
PanA pan movement is when the camera moves from left to right or right to left on a pivot. The camera is placed on a tripod so that the movement is smooth and not shaky.The purpose of a pan movement is to reveal more information about the setting.
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TiltThe tilt is the movement of the camera moving vertically. The purpose of the tilt is to reveal information about the setting, object or character. It is also commonly used to show the outfit a character is wearing.
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TrackTracking is the movement of the camera moving from side to side in a straight line. It is often used to film a character moving.
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ZoomThe zoom movement is when the camera zooms towards an object or character to reveal detail.
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Reverse Zoom
Reverse zoom is the opposite of zooming. It is zooming out from an object or character to show the bigger picture or setting.
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DollyThis is when the camera moves in and out or backwards and forwards from a character or an object. The purpose of this camera movement is to dramatize the footage.
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Compositions
- Symmetry balance- Asymmetry balance- Rule of thirds- Shallow focus- Deep focus- Focus pulls
Symmetry balanceSymmetry balance is when the frame is equally balanced on both sides.Its purpose is to show normality and organisation.
Asymmetry balanceAsymmetry balance is when the frame is unbalanced on both sides. Both sides look different from each other.It is often used to show disorder.
Rule of thirdsThis is where the frame is divided into 9 equal shots. This also acts as a guide when framing the image.The main focus/focus’ of the image should be placed where the lines cross. As this creates more tension and interest in the photo.
Shallow focusThis is where a certain object in the photo has all the focus upon it, and the rest of the photo is out of focus.This is used to emphasise the importance of that character or object.
Deep focus
This is the opposite of a shallow focus. Everything in the photo is in focus.
Focus pullsFocus pulls is when the focus changes from one subject to another.