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 of the camera to the subject determines the type of shot it is.

» The distance 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 specs» 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 specs» 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 (enviornment, 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 (enviornment, 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 a character’s reaction to something happening in the film.

» A shot that shows the a 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 lens focal length with 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 lens focal length with gives the illusion of moving the camera closer or further away.

Camera Movement

Tripod: piece of equipment that a holds a camera

Tripod: piece of equipment that a 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 balance (steadied!); allows free movement of the operator

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

Camera Movement

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

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

» Crane Shot: Camera is mounted on a crane that can move smoothly at 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

» Camera Operator/Cameraman

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

» Camera Operator/Cameraman