1. Using the camera
Shooting etc.

2. 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

3. 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.

4. Basic guidelines
Pay attention to continuity.

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

6. Basic guidelines Variables in shot composition Framing variables:
Closeup

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. Basic guidelines
Variables in shot composition
Camera angle
Low angle

15. Basic guidelines Variables in shot composition Camera angle Low angle
Neutral

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

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