Using the camera Shooting etc.

Basic guidelines Use establishing shots An establishing shot is an image that introduces the audience to a new setting in which the next bit of action will take place

Basic guidelines Use establishing shots An establishing shot is an image that introduces the audience to a new setting in which the next bit of action will take place For instance, the exterior of a castle in a storm on a mountain-top will establish the context for the soaking wet couple banging on the big ominous door.

Basic guidelines Pay attention to continuity.

Basic guidelines Respect screen direction Motion of actors within the frame must preserve the continuity from one shot to the next.

Basic guidelines Variables in shot composition Framing variables: Closeup

Basic guidelines Variables in shot composition Framing variables: Closeup Medium shot

Basic guidelines Variables in shot composition Framing variables: Closeup Medium shot Long shot

Basic guidelines Variables in shot composition Framing variables: Closeup Medium shot Long Shot Camera Movement

Basic guidelines Variables in shot composition Lens selection (focal length) Wide angle

Basic guidelines Variables in shot composition Lens selection (focal length) Wide angle Telephoto

Basic guidelines Variables in shot composition Lens selection (focal length) Wide angle Telephoto Normal

Basic guidelines Variables in shot composition Lens selection (focal length) Wide angle Telephoto Normal Camera movement

Basic guidelines Variables in shot composition Camera angle Low angle

Basic guidelines Variables in shot composition Camera angle Low angle Neutral

Basic guidelines Variables in shot composition Camera angle Low angle Neutral High angle

Basic guidelines Variables in shot composition Camera angle Low angle Neutral High angle Camera movement