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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

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

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

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

8. Framing The Shot: Subject Placement Headroom
Incorrect
Correct

9. Framing The Shot: Subject Placement Noseroom
Incorrect
Correct

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

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

12. 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

13. 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.