Extreme long shot:
This is a shot that can be taken form even a quarter of a mile away. it is used as a scene setting arranging which is also known as the establishing shot. it normally comes up at the start of a movie or new scene to show where the scene is taking place. It normally shows the exterior setting of the place in which the scene is shot. There will be hardly any detail as it just gives a general impression.
Long Shot:
This shot is generally one where the image is life size. If you were to shoot a person then you got get their head and feet all in the shot. This shot normally focuses on the characters to show their physical appearance.
Medium Shot:
This one is shot from just below the knees or the waist to the head of a person, and is used for dialogue scenes, or to show in more detail the action or appearance of a character It is also normally used within two people and hardly alone. If there are three characters then this becomes a long shit. There are hardly any background details because it focuses on the characters An over the should shot is also used a lot within this shot to show the conversation between two characters.
Close-Up:
This shows very little background, and concentrates mainly on their faces or some detail on an object.
It is used to show important and significant things within the shot. It would be words written on paper or someone expression or face. Normally is shot from the shoulder to the head or even just the head.
It is used to feel extra comfortable or extremely uncomfortable about a charterer and usually zooms in.
Extreme Close-Up:
This is like a close up but more extreme and in detail. None of the background would be showing, it magnify what a human eye would actually see in reality It would show a mouth, eyes, or nose to show and extreme emotion or feeling. A very artificial shot, which is used for dramatic effect, the camera must be set up with a light shot, and needs to be dead still.
The Bird's-Eye view:
This is shot from directly above the scene and is a very unnatural and strange angel almost as if a bird is looking down. It can be unrecognisable at first, however this shot does attract the audience in a godlike position looking down towards the action. People can look really small and not important because of this.
Eye Level:
This is a neutral shot which is just positioned at eye level with a character so it is very realistic and it is just the character observing the scene, and seeing what they can see. it would be placed five or six feet from the ground.
Oblique/Canted Angle:
The camera is tilted in this shot to show that there is confusing or imbalance which is very popular in horror movies. They are used to show the point of view shot, when a character sees what they see, and if they are holding the camera then this is often used.
Low Angle:
This increases the height of an actor or object. It gives them more power and authority as you are looking up towards them. It gives confusion to the viewer, the background will tend to be the ceiling or the sky because there is a lack of detail, the subject would be dominate by the figure on the screen.
High Angle:
This is like a birds eye view however the camera is normally above the action using a crane to give an overview. this shot is used to make an object seem smaller and less significant. They normally become part of the setting and get sink into it. They become part of the wider picture.
Juxtaposition:
Where you have two subjects foced on extremply which are next to eachother, and contrast. One would be the exact opposite of the other to show how they both contrast and show how one can make the other even more effective.
Composition:
This is the arrangement of atrisitc parts in a shot or frame to form a vissual understanding. Objects have been placed in the shot.
Chekhov's Gun:
The process of having a seemingly insignifcant object shown that later becomes significant to the drama.
Sunday, 30 September 2012
Movie news - Empire
EMPIRE
I have found an article this week about current films and new releases, also what is happening in the filming world. here is a small part from the empire website where it shows the date of which each one was published on and a short description of what the article is about.
As you can see there are four stories and each one is different. The first one is about the new release of the spider man film and how it will be back for a sequel.
The second informs us about a new poster for a TV drama, which is not film however it relates.
The third is about a well known famous actress, who may play a certain role in a new film.
Last but not least is the fourth which is about TV again, which has a direct link to film as well. It talks about a new phenomenon which sounds interesting and appealing to us, which will then make us want to read this article.
As you can see there are four stories and each one is different. The first one is about the new release of the spider man film and how it will be back for a sequel.
The second informs us about a new poster for a TV drama, which is not film however it relates.
The third is about a well known famous actress, who may play a certain role in a new film.
Last but not least is the fourth which is about TV again, which has a direct link to film as well. It talks about a new phenomenon which sounds interesting and appealing to us, which will then make us want to read this article.
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
Monday, 24 September 2012
Camera
Different Camera Angels
Extreme close up:
I have chosen an extreme close up in this picture because it shows importance, and a certain element that I want to show that is important. This is a picture of an exit sign, and I have chosen a slightly canted angle to show the way in which the arrow is point to side with the picture, and to tell the audience.
Low Shot:
This shows clearly that the camera is placed towards the bottom of the ground looking up towards the subject. I have done this because the subject has authority and importance over the rest. They have the power because the subject is wiser and older, which is why I have chosen this shot.
Mid shot:
This picture shows two subjects from their head to just their waist. I have chosen this shot because the two subjects are meant to be the centre of attention showing a few more key emotions. Such as the first subjects hand, indicated that he is explaining something or laughing, which shows emotion and the second subject is listening. We can tell this by the expression on both their faces.
High shot:
I have used this high shot to show the hight of someone and how it can look from their point of view. This shot was taken from the subjects chest and downwards. It shows how small the ground looks compared to what they see because they are so higher up. This can be used to also show isolation as the person could be looking down to the ground a lot.
Establishing shot:
This is a shot that is taken to show the surrounding of a setting or place. it normally doesn't have any people in it because it is the setting of the scene. However i have chosen to use a subject to be sitting in the middle of the empty chairs alone to show isolation, loneliness, and how big a new school can make someone feel to them.
Long shot:
In a long shot, you would normally see the whole persons body and the setting that the photo is taken in. In this shot I have done just that, by using my subject to stand in the middle of the school corridors. this shows the full height of the subject and how small they can feel. Like with the establishing shot, this is also linked with the feel of loneliness and isolation in somewhere so big and empty.
Close up:
I have used a close up of not a subject but an object, this is because with an object the whole of the object would be captured in the picture instead of part like you would with a subject. This photograph shows a close up of a fallen cup out of a dying hand and the effect that it has fallen out and is rolling around the floor, because this cup may have had been in another scene and now you see that it is significant because it has caused the person to die.
Worms-eye View:
this is also known as an extreme low shot because the camera is angled from bellow the subjects. This shot here shows this, as you can see all four of the subjects head peeping over the camera to give the effect that the subjects are looking at something that we can not see. I have used this shot here because I want to give the effect that the subjects have all seen something that is shocking, yet which reacts suspense because we have not seen it yet, it is a great shot that is used to create tension of the unknown.
I have chosen an extreme close up in this picture because it shows importance, and a certain element that I want to show that is important. This is a picture of an exit sign, and I have chosen a slightly canted angle to show the way in which the arrow is point to side with the picture, and to tell the audience.
Low Shot:
This shows clearly that the camera is placed towards the bottom of the ground looking up towards the subject. I have done this because the subject has authority and importance over the rest. They have the power because the subject is wiser and older, which is why I have chosen this shot.
This picture shows two subjects from their head to just their waist. I have chosen this shot because the two subjects are meant to be the centre of attention showing a few more key emotions. Such as the first subjects hand, indicated that he is explaining something or laughing, which shows emotion and the second subject is listening. We can tell this by the expression on both their faces.
High shot:
I have used this high shot to show the hight of someone and how it can look from their point of view. This shot was taken from the subjects chest and downwards. It shows how small the ground looks compared to what they see because they are so higher up. This can be used to also show isolation as the person could be looking down to the ground a lot.
Establishing shot:
This is a shot that is taken to show the surrounding of a setting or place. it normally doesn't have any people in it because it is the setting of the scene. However i have chosen to use a subject to be sitting in the middle of the empty chairs alone to show isolation, loneliness, and how big a new school can make someone feel to them.
Long shot:
In a long shot, you would normally see the whole persons body and the setting that the photo is taken in. In this shot I have done just that, by using my subject to stand in the middle of the school corridors. this shows the full height of the subject and how small they can feel. Like with the establishing shot, this is also linked with the feel of loneliness and isolation in somewhere so big and empty.
Close up:
I have used a close up of not a subject but an object, this is because with an object the whole of the object would be captured in the picture instead of part like you would with a subject. This photograph shows a close up of a fallen cup out of a dying hand and the effect that it has fallen out and is rolling around the floor, because this cup may have had been in another scene and now you see that it is significant because it has caused the person to die.
Worms-eye View:this is also known as an extreme low shot because the camera is angled from bellow the subjects. This shot here shows this, as you can see all four of the subjects head peeping over the camera to give the effect that the subjects are looking at something that we can not see. I have used this shot here because I want to give the effect that the subjects have all seen something that is shocking, yet which reacts suspense because we have not seen it yet, it is a great shot that is used to create tension of the unknown.
Thursday, 20 September 2012
Independent Film Industry
What is it?
An independent film is a film production that is professional resulting with a feature film which has been produced completely outside the major film studio. It is also distributed by independent entertainment companies. They are normally distinguishable by the content, style and the way in which they are produced. They are normally made with a low budget; generally only release limited amounts of product. But also have major marketing campaigns and will release world wild.
the link below describes what has happened to the film industry and how it has grown significantly in the last 20 years.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-19623067
Independent Film Week!
On august the 10th 2012, was pronounced the 34th edition of independent film week! 165 new films were developed and used for the project forum.
It is one-of-a-kind event which brings all international films and media companies together to voice their new projects and films. This even supports the future of films and narrative storytelling, providing a great opportunity for new films to be published.
For more information, there is a website about this:
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