Monday, 30 September 2013

Camera Movements

There are several camera movements described in this video from about 2:20 onwards:


Lucy

Shot Types

Here is a useful video that will show some basic shot types that are frequently used in media:



Establishing Shot: An establishing shot is used to 'establish' where the film is set. Showing the landscape, whether that being nature, buildings etc. to 'set the scene.'

Long Shot: Long shots are used on a character, showing the whole body. Making the audience see the size, shape and wardrobe choices of a character. Helping the audience get to grips with the character.

Close Up: Close up's focus on the whole face of the character, often used to show the facial expressions clearly to the audience.

Over The Shoulder: Using an over the shoulder shot in a film can be used for the audience to see something from the characters perspective.

Medium Close: Features just the top half of the characters body, from the waist up.

Cut-In: Otherwise known as a close up of an object.

Extreme Close Up: Often features just the eyes and nose of a person. Can make the viewer feel intimidated.

Two Shot: A shot featuring two characters in the frame.
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Hope this explained some of the different shot types!

Lucy



Sunday, 29 September 2013

Expected Production Workflow

When creating a film you should be expected to follow a workflow of how your product will be created and exhibited. As a group we created our 'Expected Workflow' of how are product should be created.



Saturday, 28 September 2013

Pre-Filming Research

These next few posts will be explaining several filming and shooting elements that all AS Media students should know about before filming their short films. These are:

  • Shot Types
  • Camera Movement
  • Cut Types
  • Rule Of Thirds
  • Match On Action
  • 180 Degree Rule
  • Continuity
These posts that will be spread out over a couple of days will explain theses seven different areas and will hopefully get across what each one is/means, how it works. Look forward to them, reader!

Lucy

Friday, 27 September 2013

Welcome!

Hello reader!

My name is Lucy Smith and I'm a year 12 student at Great Wyrley High School, in which I am studying for my A-Levels. This blog will contain my AS Media Studies coursework and pathway to media succession. I hope you enjoy the short films that I will make, posts about different elements of a AS Media pathway and more.

Thanks for reading!
Lucy