Filming Techniques Mrs. Schlichting/Media B

Camera Angles Flat shot – The subject and the camera are at the same angle High angle – The camera is at a point higher than the subject Low angle – The camera is at a point lower than the subject Overhead – The camera is looking down on a subject

Camera Movements Pan – Altec VideosAltec Videos –The horizontal pivoting of the camera to the right or left –Best executed slowly and with purpose Tilt –The vertical pivoting of the camera up or down –Also, best executed slowly and with purpose

Camera Movements (continued) Zoom –A camera lens movement (the camera stays stationary) that reduces or magnifies the subject and the field of view Dolly –A horizontal movement of the camera towards or away from the action –Brings the viewer closer or farther away from the subject

Camera Shots Wide or Long Shot –Frames a wide field of the subject and its surroundings Medium –Includes more of the subject than a long shot and still includes some background –Shows more detail than a long shot

Camera Shots (continued) Close-Up – Shows detail Extreme Close-Up – Frames only a portion of a subject

Lighting Tips mlhttp://kidsvid.4teachers.org/making04.sht ml Where is the light coming from? Train yourself to look for the light Light should be behind the camera Consider subjects Consider backgrounds

Audio Can enhance a video piece Music sets the mood Establishes the style of the piece Use music that matches the emotion

Creating Composition of the Shot Rule of Thirds Use of shadows Look-See Room Horizon Critical Focus Rack Focus Composition Altech – Making Videos

Filming Techniques Start the tape rolling several seconds before a shot starts, and keep it rolling when the action is over. (Advantage – easy to crop when editing) Shoot more than one take if time. Try to shoot both medium and close-up shots. If at a new location, begin with both medium and close-up shots

Pre-Production Production Post-Production Distribution

Source Movie Making in the Classroom. Shell Education. Kids' Vid: Video Production for Students. ALTEC at the University of Kansas. 26 Apr