1. Film Movement Film Analysis Part 3

2. Dolly Shots AKA: Tracking shot The camera is mounted on a device that has wheels and move on tracks. Smooth, liquid feeling to the scene or sequence Example: Kill Bill: Volume One http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF Cb-iYTSg0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF Cb-iYTSg0

3. The 180 Degree Rule A basic guideline regarding the on-screen spatial relationship between a character and another character or object within a scene An imaginary line called the axis connects the characters and by keeping the camera on one side of this axis for every shot in the scene, the first character will always be frame right of the second character, who is then always frame left of the first If the camera passes over the axis, it is called jumping the line or crossing the line. Example of 180 Degree Violation: The Shining (1:40-2:30) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vulNlh UI6m0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vulNlh UI6m0

4. Handheld Moves A camera operator films the scene with a lightweight camera If the filmmaker wants smooth handheld moves, he uses a Steadicam, which involve a gyroscope Example: Cloverfield http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rk FcHUvyJ-k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rk FcHUvyJ-k

5. Crane Shots Camera is mounted on a crane or “cherry picker.” Known to be very dramatic Good for establishing shots or dramatic shots Example: Touch of Evil http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =rpNCCgMEd_Q http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =rpNCCgMEd_Q

6. Pans and Tilts Pans: Mounted on a device such as a tripod, and operator rotates the camera to the left or right Tilts: Mounted and operator tilts the camera up or down Example: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=2VbAt7yDSKs&feature=fvwrel http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=2VbAt7yDSKs&feature=fvwrel

7. Dollying in for Gradual Awareness Used in films when a character becomes aware of something significant Camera zooms in on character’s face (from long/medium shot to close-up) Example: Jaws http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=NB4bikrNzMk http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=NB4bikrNzMk

8. Not Your Typical Star Shot When stars usually make their appearance in a film, it is at a flattering angle; in this these shots, not the case Camera moves to reveal an unflattering angle (not the typical Hollywood glamour shot) Example: Kill Bill: Volume One http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=ew5EYd5_i6M http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=ew5EYd5_i6M

9. Energizing Moving Camera When the film mimics the plot of a film; goes from stagnant to energized Pace of camera movement matches pace of scene Example: Black Swan http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=CsvtIzebNcw http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=CsvtIzebNcw

10. Circular Choreography When the camera circles the actors that are interacting with one another Director may shoot the scene several times and edit them together to get the perfect sequence Example: Death Proof (0:00-0:40) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= cW1aHS0KFRc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= cW1aHS0KFRc

11. Existential Pan to Black Camera pans from a scene or an actor to black Black symbolizes nothingness, no existence, not mortal Example: The Nightmare Before Christmas http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=vHLgob-PpIkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch? v=vHLgob-PpIk (START AT 0:50!!!) http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=vHLgob-PpIk

12. Shifting Eyes Camera displays the shifting eyes of a character Shifty eyes- character is nervous or guilty Example: Primal Fear http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e 2g4Wr81rz8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e 2g4Wr81rz8

13. Moving in Place Dynamically Actors are shown moving in a manner that reflects their emotions or state of mind Personality of the CHARACTER, NOT the ACTOR Example: Jerry Maguire - Tom Cruise moves in a way that reflects his passion for his work throughout the course of the film as he tries to build his own clientele for a sports agency. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =AGt5f70K02Q http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =AGt5f70K02Q

14. Moving in Place Nervously Actors are shown moving in a manner that suggests that they are nervous or uncomfortable Similar to MIP Dynamically but used for anxiety or frustration, typically Personality of the ACTOR, NOT the CHARACTER Example: Woody Allen http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=OpIYz8tfGjYhttp://www.youtube.com/watch? v=OpIYz8tfGjY (0:40-1:30) http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=OpIYz8tfGjY

15. Crosstown Running Actor is shown running a large distance Commonly seen in action or adventure films Used to raise suspense and tension Example: Run Lola Run http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =mj_BYwo5BWo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =mj_BYwo5BWo

16. Ways to Capture Running on Camera In film, there are various ways to capture an actor or a group of actors running on camera Head-inPan Lateral tracking Frontal tracking Rearward tracking We will use Forrest Gump as an example for these types of tracking movement

17. Head-In Actor runs toward a stationary camera and past it Actor’s destination is unknown, creating curiosity In this case, Forrest runs towards the camera and away from his followers as he decides to run back home

18. Pan Camera pans as actor runs across the screen Pan is meant to specify where the actor is running In this scene, the camera pans as Forrest runs across the football field to score a touchdown

19. Lateral Tracking Actor runs along side the camera, which is attached to a truck that moves with him/her Meant to highlight the action of the actor rather than his or her surroundings Can’t see where the actor came from or where he/she is going, just background In this scene, camera tracks Forrest as he brakes his leg braces and runs from bullies. Audience is not aware of his destination.

20. Frontal Tracking Camera is mounted on the bed of a truck and pointed at Forrest as he runs towards it; camera keeps up with the actor Frames vary from long shots to close-ups Meant to raise suspense In this scene, Forrest is running away from bullies

21. Rearward Tracking Exact same as frontal tracking, except that the camera is placed behind the actor instead of in front of him or her while running Meant to show how fast actor is running/ what obstacles lie ahead for the actor In this scene, Forrest is running towards the Alabama marching band after scoring a touchdown

22. Soft Focus Technique seen a lot in romantic films Telephoto lens blurs the background of the scene, so only actors on screen are seen Meant to draw attention to actor(s) and take away attention from the rest of the mise-en-scène Example: Pride and Prejudice (2005)

23. Deep Focus Exact opposite of soft focus: EVERYTHING is in sharp, clear focus, even objects at a distance Meant to emphasize the detail in the shot Example: Citizen Kane

24. This Scene Has It All!!! An opening sequence that has nearly every shot, angle and movement (nearly)! 007: Casino Royale (2006) http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=jJubOZLpp4A&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=jJubOZLpp4A&feature=related