Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Camera Shot Terminology

Camera Shot Terminology


https://youtu.be/ICcE72RwEyc
SHOTS
There are 5 types of shots:
1. LS = Long Shot
    -shows the total setting of the scene
    -best used as the first shot of a scene to let the viewer know where the action is taking place
    -used at the end of the scene to indicate that the action is going to take place somewhere else
2. MLS = Medium Long Shot
    -whole person is shown 
    -must show feet 
    -used when running or action is taking place
3. MS = Medium Shot
    -shows people from the waist up
    -great for 2 people talking like on a newscast
4. CU = Close Up
    -head shot with shoulders with little space above the head
    -the classic portrait shot to show talking or basic reactions during conversations
5. ECU = Extreme Close Up
    -to show extreme facial reactions
    -cut off the top of hair to just below the chin

ANGLES
There are 2 types of angles:
6. LOW = Low Angle
    -camera shoots from a low angle 
    -makes the subject look larger
    -scan up a building, view from a victim
7. HIGH = High Angle
    -camera shoots from a high angle
    -makes the subject look smaller
    -view from "killer's" eyes



Find the above 7 types of Camera Shots in the Wolf Scene from Stop-Motion Animation Film Fantastic Mr. Fox 

MOTIONS
There are 5 types of motion:
8. PAN (left or right) 
    -camera pivots horizontally
    -scan of a room
    -scan of a tennis match
    -conversation back and forth
9. TILT (up or down)
    -camera pivots vertically on the tripod
    -looks up a building
    -scan up an imposing figure
    -somebody drops something
10. DOLLY (in or out)
     -camera rolls on a dolly or director walks the camera towards or away from the subject
     -gives the feeling of movement to the viewer
     -follow conversation, chase, etc.
11. TRUCK (left or right)
      -camera rolls past the subject
      -gives the feeling of movement different from a pan
12. ZOOM (in or out)
      -camera uses lens to bring subject closer or further



Look for the above 5 types of motion shots using the Fantastic Mr. Fox Trailer

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