Wednesday the 8th of November 2017
Media Language- Camerawork
L/O: to explore different camera shots, angles and movements and why they might be used
Camera work covers 4 areas:
Shot size:
point of view shot:
Over the shoulder shot: They are normally used in moving images to show conversation
Birdseye view or an aerial view:
Establishing shot`: They are always at the beginning of the scene of a movie to show the setting . Usually a ELS, LS, WS, BEV
Close up: It was used to show who the character was played by in the film, that is why it is a close up on their face so that you know who their character is.
Long shot: This is to show off the backgrounds in this movie perhaps and top show a journey that is occurring in the scene perhaps. Or maybe to add tension nearer the end of the trailer.
Mid shot: This is to show that he is the main character of the film and that something serious could be going on in the film.
Camera Angles:
Low and high Angle shot. Low could show strength power and size. A high Angle shot shows weakness and vulnerability.
High Angle Shot:
Low Angle Shot:
Canted Angle/ Tilt: They are used to show either something not being right, or to show movement.
Low Angle:
Camera Movement:
Track- Camera moves completely to the left or right following a character
Pan- Camera pivots left or right
Tilt- Camera pivots up or down
Crane- Camera moves up or down
Dolly- camera moves in/ out from subject
Zoom- Camera zooms in and out of a subject
Depth of field: Depth of field means which part of the picture is in focus.
Deep focus = Everything is in focus
Shallow Focus= Only one thing is in focus used to direct the audiences attention.
Focus Pull- when the shot stays the same but the focus changes
Shallow focus
Deep focus
