1. Introduction to Shot Composition Prof Oakes

3. Items to Consider Fill the frame Rule of thirds Background Elements Center of Attention Camera Angle Light Source Silhouette

4. Common Mistakes The full-frame is not fully utilized Figure is always in the dead center of the picture Figure is too far away (move closer!) All shots are from medium height/same angle Distracting, unnecessary background elements Poor lighting No tripod, no preparation

5. TYPES OF SHOTS Long Shot Medium Shot Close Up Extreme Close Up

6. EXTREME CLOSE UP

7. CLOSE UP

8. MEDIUM CLOSE UP

9. MEDIUM SHOT

10. FULL SHOT/Long Shot

11. LONG SHOT - Establishing Shot

12. ANGLES AND PROXEMICS CAMERA ANGLES High Low Bird’s Eye Worm’s Eye Dutch Tilt

13. WORM’S EYE (ANGLE) also POINT OF VIEW SHOT

14. High Angle

15. LOW ANGLE

16. Low Angle

17. DUTCH TILT

18. Rule of Thirds

19. Rule of Thirds/Eye-Line

20. Rule of Thirds/Eye-line

22. Over the Shoulder (OTS)

23. Fill the FRAME Rule of Thirds Figure (Subject) and Background Symmetry and Asymmetry Depth of Focus Continuity (from shot to shot) – Screen Direction – Eyeline

24. Framing Elements Depth/Negative Space

25. Framing Elements

26. Silhouette

28. FRAMING/DEPTH OF FIELD

29. SYMMETRY - BALANCE

31. BALANCE/SYMMETRY

32. Lead Room/Nose Room

33. EYELINE - CONTINUITY

35. Simple Ways to Improve Shots Move closer/Use the entire frame Plan your shots Rule of Thirds Use a Tripod Allow actors to move in and out of frame Have actors face the light source Manual Focus