Camera Shots And Techniques
Seven Important Items to Bring to an Interview Clocks Tick Tock Making Heads Pound Loudly
CAMERA Mini DV CAMERA VHS CAMERA
Clocks Tick Tock Making Heads Pound Loudly TAPE Mini DV TAPE VHS TAPE
Clocks Tick Tock Making Heads Pound Loudly TRIPOD No Tripod=Bad Techniques
Clocks Tick Tock Making Heads Pound Loudly TRIPOD No Tripod=Bad Techniques THE TRIPOD IS MY FRIEND!!!!!!!
Clocks Tick Tock Making Heads Pound Loudly MICROPHONE Don’t give interviewee microphone
Clocks Tick Tock Making Heads Pound Loudly MICROPHONE HANG LOOSE
Clocks Tick Tock Making Heads Pound Loudly HEADPHONES Make sure mic works
Clocks Tick Tock Making Heads Pound Loudly HEADPHONES Make sure mic works Anything you hear will turn up on tape
Clocks Tick Tock Making Heads Pound Loudly POWER SOURCE AC Adaptor or Battery
Clocks Tick Tock Making Heads Pound Loudly LIGHT SOURCE Camera Light Floor Light Natural Lighting
LIGHT LOCATION Light should always be behind the camera
LIGHT LOCATION Light should always be behind the camera Shooting into a light source causes a SILHOUETTE
LIGHT LOCATION Light should always be behind the camera Shooting into a light source causes a SILHOUETTE
LIGHT LOCATION Light should always be behind the camera Shooting into a light source causes a SILHOUETTE
LIGHT LOCATION Light should always be behind the camera Shooting into a light source causes a SILHOUETTE or a poorly lit shot…
Focus? The 1 st thing a camera operator should do is zoom in and FOCUS
Focus?
Focus
DATE and TIME Stamp This is permanently recorded on your tape
DATE and TIME Stamp This is permanently recorded on your tape When would we want the DATE and TIME permanently stamped on tape?
DATE and TIME Stamp This is permanently recorded on your tape When would we want the DATE and TIME permanently stamped on tape? I SAY NEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SP EP SP = STANDARD PLAY on tape
SP EP SP = STANDARD PLAY on tape EP = EXTENDED PLAY on tape
SP EP SP = STANDARD PLAY on tape EP = EXTENDED PLAY on tape Camera always shoots in SP
Pre –Roll 2-3 Seconds before you start your interview
Pre –Roll 2-3 Seconds before you start your interview Begin recording so we can edit without cutting off words
Post-Roll 2-3 Seconds after interview keep recording
Post-Roll 2-3 Seconds after interview keep recording So we don’t cut off what they say
Post-Roll 2-3 Seconds after interview keep recording So we don’t cut off what they say Room to edit
Background DYNAMIC= Has some depth, not plain
Background DYNAMIC= Has some depth, not plain Interviewee is at least 6-8 feet from wall
Background DYNAMIC= Has some depth, not plain Interviewee is at least 6-8 feet from wall Interviewee IS the shot, not a poster
Dynamic Background? 1
Dynamic Background
1 Shot
Poor 1 Shot
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Better?
1 shot with graphic
2 Shot (show only)
Close Up.
Medium Shot.
Medium/Close Shot.
Long Shot
Extreme Close Up.
Rule of Thirds Imaginary lines are drawn dividing the image into thirds both horizontally and vertically. You place important elements of your composition where these lines intersect.
Rule of Thirds 1.
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Lighting
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