Communication Technology
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.
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.