Topic: Camera shots,Angles and Movement,light,cinematography
and mise en scene.
Film Techniques.
Film techniques is the term used to describe the ways that meaning is created in film.
Camera Shots.
A camera shot is the amount of space that id seen in one shot or frame. Camera shots are used to demonstrate different aspects of a film's setting,characters and themes. As a result,camera shots are very important in shaping meaning in a film.
An extreme Long Shot:
Contains a large amount of landscape. It is often used at the beginning of a scene or film to establish general location (setting). This is also known as an establishing shot.
A Long Shot:
Contains Landscape but gives the viewer a more specific idea of setting. A long shot may show the viewers the buildings where the action will take place.
A Full shot:
Contain a complete view of the characters. From this shot, viewers can take in the costumes of characters and may also help to demonstrate the relationships between characters.
A Mid Shot:
Contains the characters or a characters from waist up. From this shot,viewers can see the characters' faces more clearly as well as their interaction with other characters. This also known as social shot.
A Close Up Shot:
Contains just one character's face. This enables viewers to understand the actor,s emotions and also allows them to feel empathy for the character. This also known as Personal Shot.
An Extreme Close-up:
Contains one part of a character's face or other object. This techniques is quiet common in horror films. This type of shot creates an intense mood and provides interaction between the audience and the viewer.
When analysing a film you should always think about the different camera shots and why they are being used. The next time that you are at the cinema or watching television see what camera shots are being used.
Important:
These camera shots are used in all forms of visual text including postcards,posters and print advertisement.
Next time I will teach you about Camera Angles!!
By: Amani Masuka the Director of Swahili Arts Group;
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