Unit 3- Basic Camera Operation & Shot Composition 3-2 The Perfect Shot

Importance of camera skills and knowledge in video production. Without quality camera work and shots… Nearly impossible to produce a high quality video of any kind. We’ll be building off of prior knowledge What shots and composition rules are Working in teams of four to produce a short video that will be assessed and graded by you the instructor. Hook- Think about whether or not the videos demonstrate proper camera shots and composition rules in video production. Introduction

LOOKING THROUGH THE VIEW FINDER FRAMING THE SHOT Aspect Ratio Field of View Composition PICTURE DEPTH Defining the z-axis Lenses and the z-axis

Framing The Shot: Aspect Ratio Standard (STV) 4:3 Framing The Shot: Aspect Ratio Widescreen (HDTV) 16:9 Standard Def TV has a 4:3 AR High Def or wide screen has a 16:9 ratio

Framing The Shot: Fields of View Wide Mid Close up Extreme close up is not shown, needs to be much closer

Framing The Shot: Composition All About Subject placement- Rule of thirds & Balance Head-room Nose-room Lead-room Horizon Line

Framing The Shot: Subject Placement Rule of thirds & Balance Centered Rule of Thirds Balanced

Framing The Shot: Subject Placement Headroom Incorrect Correct

Framing The Shot: Subject Placement Noseroom Incorrect Correct

Framing The Shot: Subject Placement Leadroom (moving subject) Incorrect Correct

Framing The Shot: The Z-Axis Manipulating the Z-Axis- Foreground, Middle ground, & Background

Framing The Shot: Controlling the Camera Object and Motion Tips & Tricks Keep the camera still and let the object move Use a tripod to maintain steadiness Avoid zooming whenever possible Zoom vs. Dolly The dolly moves with the camera Zoom moves the event towards the viewer Lenses and depth of field Lenses and speed

Framing The Shot: Key Points Tips & Tricks Maintain a good field of view Subject placement Viewer Closure (let the viewer finish the picture) Keep the camera steady Do very little or no zooming Consider depth of field See what is in the field of viewfinder Lenses and depth of field Cameras, lenses and speed will have a dramatic effect on each area of concern here. Tell students as long as they are familiar with the equipment they have access to they will be able to demonstrate proper camera technique and framing styles.