Saturday, 8 February 2014

Cinematography

Cinematography

Camera Shots

Wide Shot - the subject takes up all of the frame, or what is, at least, comfortable.

Mid-shot - the subject is shown, in part, but in much more detail.

Close-up - a particular feature, or, part of the subject is shown, and takes up all of the frame.

Extreme close-up - shows extreme detail, of a particular feature, or object.

Over-the-shoulder shot- the subject is seen from over the shoulder of someone else.

Point-of-view shot - shows the subject's view, or perspective.


Camera Movements

Dolly - the camera is mounted on a cart, which travels along tracks, thus creating a smooth, and flowing shot. This is also referred to as a tracking shot, or a trucking shot.

Pan - the camera moves horizontally, from left to right, or right to left.

Tilt - the camera moves vertically, up - down, down - up.

Tracking - this is closely related to Dolly, but tracking specifically stays a constant distance from the action.

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