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Film/Camera Techniques,
Techniques
Techniques
Montage:
Montage:
A sequence of rapidly edited images or shots that condenses time, space, and information to create meaning or convey a concept.
Cut:
Cut:
An instantaneous transition from one shot to another, often used to signify a change in time, location, or subject.
Fade:
Fade:
A gradual transition between shots where one image fades out while another fades in.
Zoom:
Zoom:
Changing the focal length of the camera lens to magnify or diminish the size of the subject within the frame.
Pan:
Pan:
Rotating the camera horizontally from a fixed position, typically to follow or reveal movement within the frame.
Tilt:
Tilt:
Rotating the camera vertically from a fixed position, often used to reveal or emphasise vertical elements within the frame.
Tracking Shot:
Tracking Shot:
A shot in which the camera moves alongside or follows a subject, often mounted on a dolly or other moving apparatus.
Crane Shot:
Crane Shot:
A shot taken from a camera mounted on a crane, allowing for vertical movement and sweeping perspectives.
Handheld Camera:
Handheld Camera:
Filming with a camera held by a person rather than mounted on a tripod or other stabilising device, often used to create a sense of immediacy or realism.
Steadicam:
Steadicam:
A camera stabilisation system that allows for smooth movement while filming handheld, providing steady shots even in motion.
Shots
Shots
Wide Shot (WS):
A shot that captures a broad view of the setting or environment, often used to establish context or location.
Medium Shot (MS): A shot framing the subject from the waist up, typically used for dialogue scenes or to focus attention on characters.
Close-Up (CU): A tightly framed shot focusing on a specific detail, such as a character's face or an object, used to convey emotion or significance.
Extreme Close-Up (ECU): A shot framing a subject's face or object in extreme detail, often used for dramatic effect or to emphasise specific details.
Long Shot (LS):
A shot capturing the subject from a significant distance, often used to show scale or emphasise the surroundings.
Over-the-Shoulder Shot (OTS):
A shot taken from behind one character's shoulder, framing the other character in the foreground, often used in conversation scenes to establish spatial relationships.
Two-Shot:
A shot framing two characters within the same frame, often used to convey interaction or dialogue between them.
Point of View (POV) Shot:
A shot that replicates the perspective of a character, showing what they see from their vantage point.
Insert Shot:
A brief shot inserted into a sequence to show specific detail or action, often used to provide additional information or emphasise a particular element.
Reaction Shot:
A shot focusing on a character's reaction to an event or dialogue, often used to convey emotion or narrative significance.
Angles
Angles
High Angle: A shot taken from above the subject, often used to diminish the subject's importance or convey vulnerability.
Low Angle: A shot taken from below the subject, often used to emphasize the subject's power, dominance, or significance.
Eye-Level Angle: A shot taken at the same height as the subject's eyes, providing a neutral perspective.
Dutch Angle (Oblique Angle): A shot taken with the camera tilted to create a diagonal horizon line, often used to convey disorientation or psychological tension.
Bird's Eye View: A shot taken from directly above the subject, offering a panoramic view of the scene, often used for establishing shots or to convey spatial relationships.
Worm's Eye View: A shot taken from directly below the subject, offering a distorted perspective and emphasizing height or dominance.
Canted Angle: Similar to the Dutch angle, a shot taken with the camera tilted to create an off-kilter composition, often used for dramatic effect or to convey unease.
Static Angle: A shot taken with a stationary camera, providing a stable perspective.
Moving Angle: A shot taken with a moving camera, offering dynamic perspectives and adding kinetic energy to the scene.
Aerial Shot: A shot taken from a vantage point above the ground, often captured with the use of drones or helicopters, providing sweeping views of landscapes or settings.
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