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Camera Techniques

The document discusses basic camera techniques including shot sizes, composition and framing, continuity, and types of shots. It defines shot sizes like long shots, medium shots, and close-ups and how they are used. Composition techniques like the rule of thirds and diagonal lines are covered. Continuity and the imaginary line that guides camera placement is explained. Establishing shots, re-establishing shots, over-the-shoulder shots, and cutaways are some of the types of shots discussed. The document concludes with tips for sound recording and proper microphone handling.

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Camera Techniques

The document discusses basic camera techniques including shot sizes, composition and framing, continuity, and types of shots. It defines shot sizes like long shots, medium shots, and close-ups and how they are used. Composition techniques like the rule of thirds and diagonal lines are covered. Continuity and the imaginary line that guides camera placement is explained. Establishing shots, re-establishing shots, over-the-shoulder shots, and cutaways are some of the types of shots discussed. The document concludes with tips for sound recording and proper microphone handling.

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Basic Camera

Techniques
By
MOE/ETD/TFL/PU
General Outline
Shot Sizes
Composition & Framing
Continuity
Shot Sizes
„ Very Long Shot (VLS) or
„ Extreme Long shot (ELS)

FOR SHOWING
place or setting
Shot Sizes
„ Medium Shot (MS)

FOR SHOWING
person and gestures
Shot Sizes
„ Close-up (CU)

FOR SHOWING
facial expression
Shot Sizes
„ Extreme Close-up (ECU)

FOR SHOWING
detail
Composition
One Third Rule – Tic-tac-toe diagram
Composition
Diagonal Lines - Lines which dissect the
frame at an angle.
Framing
„ Head Room

No head room Too much head room Good


Framing
„ Breathing or Talking Room

Not enough Too much talking Preferred


talking space space
Framing
„ Walking Room

Not enough Preferred


walking space
Continuity

What Is Continuity?
Continuity is a series of shots that will fit together
to create a realistic impression of the action.
Continuity

A B
Continuity
A B

Camera Position Camera Position


A B
Continuity

Camera B Camera A
Continuity

The Imaginary Line


Continuity
A B

Imaginary Line

180 ° degree radius

Camera Position Camera Position


A B
Continuity
A B
Camera Position A

Imaginary Line

180 ° degree radius

Camera Position
B
Continuity

A B
Continuity

Camera B Camera A
Continuity
The Imaginary Line
• Maintains continuity
• Shows action direction

• Camera placement guide


Types of Shots
Establishing Shot
• Generally a LS
• Establishes a scene
• Includes information about the scene
taking place and who or what will be
involved in the action.
Types of Shots
Re-establishing Shot
• Reminds the audience about the location.

•Introduces new elements into the scene.

•Serves as a transition to the next scene.


Types of Shots
Over-The-Shoulder Shot
The camera is placed behind one subject and
looks over his shoulder at a second subject.

•Enables both subjects to remain in view.

•Useful to show the dominant subject’s


(facing the audience) reaction to what
the former is saying.
Types of Shots
Over-The-Shoulder Shot
Types of Shots
Cut-Away
•Refers to a shot employed in the editing room
to shorten a Establishing Shot or Long Shot.
Cut-away shots are usually close-ups of
people’s reaction. It is also called Reaction
Shot or Noddy.
Types of Shots
Odd Juxtaposition Shot
Types of Shots
Odd Juxtaposition Shot
Types of Shots
Odd Juxtaposition Shot
IMPORTANT!
„ Bring extra batteries and tapes.
„ Bring a fluid head tripod e.g. manfrotto
video tripod
„ Always plan what you want to record
before going to shoot.
„ Lighting if needed. e.g. 12volt 50watts
portable lighting pack
Sound Recording
„ Get a mic, don’t rely on the camera mic.
„ Use HEADPHONES!
„ Record in a quiet place.
„ Observe proper handling of the mic.
Microphone Handling
„ Point the mic towards the mouth
„ Don’t rub the mic while recording
„ Don’t blow into the mic
„ Don’t tap the mic
„ Keep the mic one clenched fist away
from the mouth
„ If in doubt record a few more times.

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