Camera Shots, Angles, Movement - AICE Media Studies
Depth of Field
-shallow focus: not all images in the scene are sharp (small DOF) -deep focus: entire image is sharp and focused (large DOF)
Mise-en-scene
all elements that appear within the shot; if its on the screen and is a physical object recorded by the camera, then its a part of the mise-en-scene
Hand-held shot
camera is held in hand
Dolly/Tracking Shot
camera is mounted on a dolly and pushed on rails while shot is taken
Rack Focus/Focus Pull
change focus during one shot; to change emphasis on subjects; direct viewers to focus on another aspect of the scene
Two-Shot
est relationship; shows interactions; introduction of subjects equally
Rule of Thirds
frame w 2 horizontal and 2 vertical lines; point of intersection are points of interest
Pan
horizontal moving of the camera/scene
Extreme Long Shot
main subject is not clearly visible; convey relative sizing and setting
Master Shot/Long Take
recording an entire scene from start to end
Establishing shot
set up context for scene; setting time, relationship, and context w/o explicitly saying it
Aerial
shot from above, looking down
Low Angle
shot from below; to show power, dominance, ethereal nature (when paired w high key lighting)
Crane
shot taken by cameras on a crane
POV Shots
showing from the subject's perspective
High Angle
shows subject from above; used to show weakness, vulnerability of subject
Extreme Close Up
specific subject fills frame; extreme detail
Steady cam
taken using hydraulic harness; minimize jerkiness
Lead Room
the space in front of where the characters are looking
Dutch Angle
tilted to one side to create off-kilter image; stylistic look; convey homemade look; shows madness, fantasy, confusion, etc
Close Up
usually above shoulder; establish greater intimacy w viewers; greater details and specific features of the subject
Tilt
vertical movement of camera
Mid/Medium Shot
waist up; see more background; greater movement of subject; gesturing and emotions visible
reverse zooming
when camera is moving in opposite direction of the zoom
Over the Shoulder Shot
1/3 rd of person is shown in the shot; est POV, relationship and conversation
