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Cinematography The Art of Creating M otion Pictures. Rule of Thirds. This is a general principle of art and photography which is considered to make images more visually appealing. Basic Shots. Extreme Wide Shot. Wide Shot. Medium Close Up. Medium Shot. Close Up. Extreme Close Up.
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Rule of Thirds This is a general principle of art and photography which is considered to make images more visually appealing.
Basic Shots Extreme Wide Shot Wide Shot
Medium Close Up Medium Shot
Close Up Extreme Close Up
More Advanced Shots Two Shot
Selective Focus Over the Shoulder
Camera Angles Looking Up (Also notice the use of shadows in this shot) Overhead or Ariel view
Looking Down Eye Level
Camera Movements Mounted Camera Pan -Camera stays on a tripod but moves horizontally (left to right) Mounted Camera Tilt- Camera stays on a tripod but moves vertically ( up and down) Moving Camera Dolly- Camera is mounted on a dolly (something with wheels- You can make your own with a skateboard) Moving Camera Handheld- Where the camera moves slightly as the person holding it moves. (like in The Blair Witch Project) Camera Lens Zoom - Zooming can create many different illusions, which can effect the viewers perception of size and distance. Alternately, zooming can be used to more adequately portray the size or distance to a viewer. It is recommended that you use a tripod when using the zoom technique.
Other tricks that can help tell your story... Back Lighting Framing
Juxtaposition (Norman is opposite bars, this is foreshadowing how he will be “behind bars” very soon.)
Mirrors and Dual Image (can give that feeling of the other side, or evil twin, or just a sense that things are not as they seem.)