Week 1: Camera Shots & Technical Codes

 "Complete Guide To Camera Shots And What They Mean"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TSeyoNpyLI

  • The Camera is a 'toolbox' that is made to be used by people
  • Camera shots can help identify aspects, moods and even the personalities of characters before anything else about them is revealed.
Camera Shot Types:

  • Wide shot: Establishes the subject within their environment. This helps the audience get their bearings as a scene plays out While wide shots are ultimately used for establishing shots, they can also be used to show the physical and emotional space between two characters, or to juxtapose something huge with an individual character to show how vast a challenge that lays ahead may be.
  • Full shot: Shows subject in their entirety. Can be useful when there needs to be more than one subject in frame, or when the environment provides visual information being relayed.
  • Medium Full shot: Singles out a subject whilst still showing environment. 
  • Cowboy shot: A heroic take on the medium full shot. Frames the subject just below the hips, as if you'd need to include a cowboy's holster. It's a strong and powerful shot, which is usually reserved for heroic poses .
  • Medium shot: Frames the subject from the waist up. One of the most common shots in film, as it almost replicates how we experience interactions with people in the real world. It's close enough to read information on the subject, but not close enough to be uncomfortable.
  • Medium Close Up: Frames shoulders and head of subject. Far more information can be seen on character's face
  • Close up: Frames subject's head.  I can convey unease due to the aspect of mystery, mixed with the character's expression. Furthermore it can establish a close quarters and claustrophobic environment to prepare for a future scene 
  • Extreme Close Up: Single's out a specific detail of subject. Can be used to show intimacy or compactness of a suit for example. It can also be used to point out important details to the audience, and make them impossible to miss.
"Technical Codes"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg1rTGlzGWs
  •  Camera Shots: Camera shots are one of the most important technical codes in audio-visual media, and they serve as a way to convey meaning and emotion. There are a variety of camera shots, explained by the last video that you can read about above. Some examples include: Close-ups, extreme close-ups, long shots, medium close-ups, and establishing shots
  • Camera Angles: Camera angles influence how the audience perceives a character's status or power. By altering the point of view, filmmakers can manipulate the audience's feelings toward the characters or the situation. A high-angle shot makes a character seem more vulnerable and of lower status. A low-angle shot shows a character’s dominance and high status. A bird’s-eye view is used to show scale and help the audience see a lot, often used in action scenes.
  • Camera Movement: Camera movement is another powerful tool that can enhance the emotional experience of a scene. The movement of the camera often mirrors the pacing or intensity of the action, drawing the audience further into the story. Tracking shots follow the action, making the audience feel involved with the scene. Zooms are typically subtle and focus on a specific part of the frame or character, though dramatic zooms are occasionally used. Panning shots give more information about a location or scene, and whip pans create a sense of speed or action. Tilt shots are used to reveal characters slowly or to add mystery.
  • Editing: Editing is a crucial technical code that shapes the narrative, controlling the flow and pacing of the story. It also has the power to alter the perception of the truth within the story. The editing process is vital and can completely change the narrative depending on how scenes are ordered. Jump cuts are used to cut out unwanted parts of a scene, commonly used in YouTube videos. In high-budget productions, editing can shape the truth of the narrative, manipulating the story to fit a specific narrative
  • Print Media: In print products, technical codes include layout and design, color, fonts, and image composition. The font used for a magazine's masthead is part of the brand, and the color palette can signal the type of media. The camera shots in print media (such as images of famous people) and the lighting (mood or color) are carefully chosen. Post-production techniques like airbrushing and filtering enhance the image, creating a flawless or idealized version of reality (e.g., digital enhancement in cosmetic ads)
 













Note: I am aware that I am in most shots, but I'd like to assure you I 100% directed how the photos were to be taken and made sure to get the perfect photos with only the best outcomes. Special thanks to my pets and my brother (who let me mess up his room) for assisting me in this.

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