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Introduction to Video Communications

Introduction to Video Communications. Types of Camera Shots. 1. EXTREME WIDE SHOT ( EWS ). Shows the subject’s surroundings Also called establishing shot – the first shot of a new scene to show the audience where the action is taking place. Types of Camera Shots.

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Introduction to Video Communications

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  1. Introduction to Video Communications

  2. Types of Camera Shots 1. EXTREME WIDE SHOT( EWS ) • Shows the subject’s surroundings • Also called establishing shot – the first shot of a new scene to show the audience where the action is taking place.

  3. Types of Camera Shots 2. VERY WIDE SHOT( vws ) • The subject is barely visible but emphasis on the subject’s environment. • Plenty of room for action, or for multiple subjects to appear. • Subject takes up ¼ - ½ of the frame

  4. Types of Camera Shots 3. WIDE SHOT( WS ) • The subject takes up the majority of the frame • Lots of room for movement of subject.

  5. Types of Camera Shots 4. MID SHOT( MS ) • Shows mid body to above head • Often used in news broadcasts.

  6. Types of Camera Shots 5. MEDIUM CLOSE-UP( MCU ) • Approx. from above head to upper chest • Shows expressions, some background

  7. Types of Camera Shots 6. CLOSE-UP ( CU ) • Part of the subject takes up most of the frame • Close up of a person emphasizes emotions and expressions.

  8. Types of Camera Shots 7. EXTREME CLOSE-UP( ECU ) • Used for isolating detail in a scene • Hard to capture reactions or emotions from this close

  9. Types of Camera Shots 8. OVER THE SHOULDER SHOT( OSS ) • Looking at the subject from behind a person

  10. Types of Camera Shots 9. TWO SHOT • Two people comfortably fit in the frame • Establishes relationship between subjects • Used for interview or discussion

  11. Types of Camera Shots 10. POINT-OF-VIEW SHOT ( POV ) • Shows a view from the subject’s perspective • Make it obvious whose POV it is.

  12. Basic Camera Handling Here are a few camera techniques you should know: • PANNING • Camera swivels fromside to side. • This move is similar to standing in one place and turning your head.

  13. Basic Camera Handling • TRUCKING • Camera sits on a tripod and rolls from side to side. • Good movement to use when following alongsidesomeone walking or running.

  14. Basic Camera Handling • DOLLYING • Camerarolls towards or awayfrom subject (on tripod). Gives the viewer the impression they are walking nearer or farther from subject.

  15. Basic Camera Handling • ZOOMING • When zooming, the cameradoes not move. • The camera’s lens setting changes to make an object appear closer or farther away from the camera. • Use with care – avoid zooming in and out too quickly.

  16. Video Tips: Tripod • Always maintain a steadycamera by using a tripod. • You can also steadyyour camera using your hands and arms. • Use a piece of furnitureor a wall to stay steady

  17. Video Tips: Angles/Heights • Don’t film everythingat eye-level. • Too many shots at the same height are boring. • Try different angles and heights to create visual interest& show subjects in ways your audience isn’t used to.

  18. Video Tips: Angles/Heights • To make your subject appear small, weak, insignificant, try a downward angle • To make your subject appear large, powerful, mighty, try an upward angle

  19. Video Tips: Natural Framing • Use elements of your surroundings to frame shots(trees, windows, buildings, etc.). • Natural framing makes the audience feel like they are part of the scene.

  20. Video Tips: Rule of Thirds • Divide your frame into thirds, vertically and horizontally. • When filming, try to place subjects at specific points in the frame. • Creates powerful visual interest.

  21. Video Tips: Rule of Thirds • Objects placed at the dead centre of the screen tend to look boring.

  22. Video Tips: • Move subjects a little off-centre and things start to look good!

  23. Video Tips: Centering a subject can work well when the subject ispowerful or unusual. • Sometimes the rule can be broken . . .

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