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VISUAL LANGUAGE STUDY FILM. Basic Camera Shots. Examples. www.mediacollege.com/video/shots/. Notes. Most Common Camera Shots (for people or objects) Extreme Close Up - parts of face e.g. eyes only Big Close Up - above chin Close Up - from just under chin i.e. whole head
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VISUAL LANGUAGE STUDYFILM Basic Camera Shots
Examples www.mediacollege.com/video/shots/
Notes Most Common Camera Shots(for people or objects) • Extreme Close Up - parts of face e.g. eyes only • Big Close Up - above chin • Close Up - from just under chin i.e. whole head • Medium Close Up - elbows up i.e. top third of person • Medium Shot - from waist/ hips up • Medium Wide Shot - from knees up • Wide Shot - full person/ scene Most Common Camera Angles • Eye level - no distortion to person, they look as if they are standing in front of you • High angle - the camera is up high and looks down on an object/ person so they seem small or vulnerable • Low angle - the camera looks up at a person so they seem more powerful and dominating Source: TVNZ 2003
ANALYSE A FILM STILL • Learning Intention:To identify specific visual film techniques and their effects. • Success Criteria: I can: • Identify at least 2 different types of camera shots. • Explain how a range of visual techniques has been used and their intended effects.