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1105 Audio/Video

1105.3 Video Shooting Techniques


There are many different camera techniques that are used to accentuate the feeling that is meant to be communicated in various scenes.  The following are just some of these techniques.  They are accompanied with their description, but you can google any of them to find specific examples of each.  Note that the ones listed in green are mandatory to include in your assignment video.

Establishing Shot

Long Shot

Full Shot

Mid Shot

Close Up

Extreme Close Up

Eye Level

Low Angle

High Angle

Overhead Shot

Undershot

Pan

Track

Dolly

Zoom

Tilt

Point of View

Dolly in-zoom out

Over the Shoulder

Face to Face

Two Shot

Over the Head

Manual Focus

Depth of Field

Indoors (indoor, outdoor and manual setting)

Outdoors (indoor, outdoor and manual setting)

Pyramid

Rule of Thirds

Golden Section

Symmetry

Lead Lines

Head Room

Talk Space

Lead Room

Lighting

Angles

Mounted cameras

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You may also enjoy the videos below.  They all illustrate the power of effective camera work.

No storyboard is necessary for this video.  Be sure to post your finished product your 1105 Assignment page as 1105.2 Shooting Video Techniques.




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1105.2 Assignment - Shooting Video Techniques Compilation


Your task for this assignment is to create a video that simply showcases your ability to use the techniques that you have researched.  The end product should look something like the following sample video.  Be sure to include each of the techniques in green above:

Shot Type:    

Camera Angles:     

Camera Movement:    

Conversation Shots:    

Focus Techniques:    

White Balance:    

Composition:    

Experimentation:    

Special Effects:    

Research these and get a feel for what they are about.