The Film Shot

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The Film Shot

» What is the frame? The single image in a motion

picture 24 frames per second

» What is a shot? A series of frames that are

uninterrupted (not edited)

» What is the frame? The single image in a motion

picture 24 frames per second

» What is a shot? A series of frames that are

uninterrupted (not edited)

» The distance/location of the camera to the subject determines the type of shot it is.

» The distance/location of the camera to the subject determines the type of shot it is.

Types of Film Shots

» Extreme long shot» Long shot» Full shot» Medium shot» Close-up» Extreme close-up

» Extreme long shot» Long shot» Full shot» Medium shot» Close-up» Extreme close-up

Extreme Long Shot

» Great distance away from human subjects

» Usually landscape shots: i.e. showing the whole city, world, etc.

» People look like specks» Kind of establishing shot – to

indicate setting taking place

» Great distance away from human subjects

» Usually landscape shots: i.e. showing the whole city, world, etc.

» People look like specks» Kind of establishing shot – to

indicate setting taking place

Long Shot

» About the same distance as audience to a stage

» Includes full view of human figure and clear setting (environment, landscape, etc.)

» Kind of establishing shot – to indicate setting taking place

» About the same distance as audience to a stage

» Includes full view of human figure and clear setting (environment, landscape, etc.)

» Kind of establishing shot – to indicate setting taking place

Full Shot

» Shot is cropped to just above head and just below feet

» Allows to focus on figure while still capturing the details of the face

» Variation on the long shot

» Shot is cropped to just above head and just below feet

» Allows to focus on figure while still capturing the details of the face

» Variation on the long shot

Medium Shot

» Shows human body from ankles or knees up

» Used to show interaction between characters

» Also to show movement

» Shows human body from ankles or knees up

» Used to show interaction between characters

» Also to show movement

Close-Up

» Focuses on the human face» Usually from mid-torso up» Create intimacy» Show emotional responses from

characters» Highlight object to show

importance in story

» Focuses on the human face» Usually from mid-torso up» Create intimacy» Show emotional responses from

characters» Highlight object to show

importance in story

Extreme Close-Up

» Variation on the close-up» Used to highlight a symbolically

important object or particular body part

» Variation on the close-up» Used to highlight a symbolically

important object or particular body part

Establishing Shot

» A shot that sets up the story - such as the setting, character info, etc.

» Adds to telling the story

» A shot that sets up the story - such as the setting, character info, etc.

» Adds to telling the story

Reaction Shot

» A shot that shows the character’s reaction to something happening in the film.

» A shot that shows the character’s reaction to something happening in the film.

Shot Reverse Shot

» A combination of shots that show conversation, etc. (usually three shots)

» Examples: conversation where you see one person in frame at a time

» A combination of shots that show conversation, etc. (usually three shots)

» Examples: conversation where you see one person in frame at a time

Camera Movement(distance related)

» Pan: Horizontal movement, left and right. » Tilt: Vertical movement of the camera angle,

i.e. pointing the camera up and down (as opposed to moving the whole camera up and down).

» Pedestal (Ped): Moving the camera position vertically with respect to the subject.

» Zoom: Technically this isn't a camera move, but a change in the len’s focal length gives the illusion of moving the camera closer or further away.

» Pan: Horizontal movement, left and right. » Tilt: Vertical movement of the camera angle,

i.e. pointing the camera up and down (as opposed to moving the whole camera up and down).

» Pedestal (Ped): Moving the camera position vertically with respect to the subject.

» Zoom: Technically this isn't a camera move, but a change in the len’s focal length gives the illusion of moving the camera closer or further away.

Camera Movement

Tripod: piece of equipment that holds a camera

Tripod: piece of equipment that holds a camera

Camera Movement (equipment related)

» Dolly : The camera is mounted on a cart which travels along tracks for a very smooth movement. Also known as a tracking shot.

» Dolly : The camera is mounted on a cart which travels along tracks for a very smooth movement. Also known as a tracking shot.

Camera Movement

» Steadicam: a device that the camera operator wears and that uses weights to keep the camera balanced (steadied!); allows free movement of the operator

» Steadicam: a device that the camera operator wears and that uses weights to keep the camera balanced (steadied!); allows free movement of the operator

Camera Movement

» Crane Shot: Camera is mounted on a crane that can move smoothly & reach high distances

» Handheld: Camera is held without equipment; creates actual movement

» Crane Shot: Camera is mounted on a crane that can move smoothly & reach high distances

» Handheld: Camera is held without equipment; creates actual movement

Camera Movement

Shot Length

» Short Take: A shot that ends quickly; creates a fast pace

» Long Take: A shot that is longer, without interruption; creates more time to interact with the subject

» Short Take: A shot that ends quickly; creates a fast pace

» Long Take: A shot that is longer, without interruption; creates more time to interact with the subject

People with Cameras

» Cinematographer: he/she is the person in charge of the camera; he/she creates the look of the shots; works closely with the director

» Camera Operator/Cameraman

» Cinematographer: he/she is the person in charge of the camera; he/she creates the look of the shots; works closely with the director

» Camera Operator/Cameraman

Storyboard

» visually tells the story of an animation/film panel by panel

» similar in style to a comic book

» visually tells the story of an animation/film panel by panel

» similar in style to a comic book

Storyboard

» Your storyboard will should convey some of the following information: What charaters are in the frame, and how are they

moving? What are the characters saying to each other, if

anything? How much time has passed between the last frame

of the storyboard and the current one? Where the "camera" is in the scene? Close or far

away? Is the camera moving?

» Your storyboard will should convey some of the following information: What charaters are in the frame, and how are they

moving? What are the characters saying to each other, if

anything? How much time has passed between the last frame

of the storyboard and the current one? Where the "camera" is in the scene? Close or far

away? Is the camera moving?

Storyboard