Match On Action
a technique used in film editing of cuts that connnects different views of the same action.
-Pacing is correct and matches entire sequence
-adhere to the 180degree rule
-ensure characters/objects are positioned the same throughout
-Eyelines need to match
-Continuity; surroundings,costume,etc.
Shot/Reserve Shot-film technique,where one character is shown looking at another character(who is often off screen) then the other character is shown looking back at the first. Since the charactera are shown facing opposite directions,the viwer assumes they are looking at each other.
Tuesday 27 September 2011
180 Degree Rule
The 180 degree rule,establishes the scene. There is a line that the camera doesnt cross,as it will disorientate the viewer. If you do,you have to show the camera crossing the subjects head,to show the viewer they are switching swides.
To assure continuity, once a camera position is established via the axis of action, the camera must stay on that side of the line.
To assure continuity, once a camera position is established via the axis of action, the camera must stay on that side of the line.
Wednesday 21 September 2011
Camera Angles
High angle shot-When the camera is located above the eyeline. The camera looks down on the subject and the point of focus often gets swallowed up by the setting. High shots are used to make the figure seem vulnerable or powerless.
Low Angle Shot- a shot from a camera positioned low on the vertical ais,anywhere below the eyeline,looking yup. It makes the subject seem powerful or dominant.
Titled Angle- camera angle that looks up/down at the objects being shot. Usually more dramatic,a downward titl is used to observe action over a large area or where the camera is tilted to one side,so the horizon is on an angle.The tilt is used to create a interesting or dramatic shot. It can also be used to to add tension to the frame and create a sinister or distorted view of a character.
Low Angle Shot- a shot from a camera positioned low on the vertical ais,anywhere below the eyeline,looking yup. It makes the subject seem powerful or dominant.
Titled Angle- camera angle that looks up/down at the objects being shot. Usually more dramatic,a downward titl is used to observe action over a large area or where the camera is tilted to one side,so the horizon is on an angle.The tilt is used to create a interesting or dramatic shot. It can also be used to to add tension to the frame and create a sinister or distorted view of a character.
Tuesday 20 September 2011
Camera Movements
The height of the camera position dictates the view-perhaps of a character looking at something/one. It also provides the viewpoint of the audience on the action.
The convention is that the height of the camera will correspond to the 'eye-line' of characters on screen(top third). Cutting from one character to another will usually require an 'eye-line match'. The camera can move up or down as characters rise and sink to their knees.
Tilt- a movement of the camera where it tilts up and down from a fixed point. Can give the impression of looking up and down.
Pan-a common movement when the camera swivels on its axis to describe an arc which displays a panoramic view. the arc is no more than 270 degrees as a full pan is often disorientating.
Tracking- move in towards the subject OR track alongside a moving subject OR arc around the subject.
The convention is that the height of the camera will correspond to the 'eye-line' of characters on screen(top third). Cutting from one character to another will usually require an 'eye-line match'. The camera can move up or down as characters rise and sink to their knees.
Tilt- a movement of the camera where it tilts up and down from a fixed point. Can give the impression of looking up and down.
Pan-a common movement when the camera swivels on its axis to describe an arc which displays a panoramic view. the arc is no more than 270 degrees as a full pan is often disorientating.
Tracking- move in towards the subject OR track alongside a moving subject OR arc around the subject.
Monday 12 September 2011
Research: Camera Shots
Over the Shoulder (OSS)Shot over the shoulder of usually the Narrator,to see things from their 'point of view' 
Point Of View (POV) Shot from the Narrators eyes,seeing what they see,doing what they do and feeling the emotions they feel e.g The Blair Witch.
Long Shot-Shot which shows all or most of a fairly large subject (for example, a person) and usually much of the surroundings'/www.aber.ac.uk/media/Documents/short/gramtv.html
Extreme Close up- used to give emphasis and for the viewer to take note.
Close up- Usually of a persons face/important object/object involving protagonist,to emphasis their feelings and actions/thoughts e.g Kill Bill. Often used to introduce a lead character,zooming in on them closely to accentuate their importance.
Mid Shot- halfway between ecu and ls,usually a person from the waist up. They are used to show more of the person/object in detail whilst giving the audience the impression they were conversing with them. Also used in news reports.
Wide Shot- The object takes up as much as the frame as possible.'In this case, the boy's feet are almost at the bottom of frame and his head is almost at the top. Obviously the subject doesn't take up the whole width and height of the frame, since this is as close as we can get without losing any part of him. The small amount of room above and below the subject can be thought of as safety room — you don't want to be cutting the top of the head off. It would also look uncomfortable if his feet and head were exactly at the top and bottom of frame.' http://www.mediacollege.com/video/shots/wide-shot.html
Establishing Shot- Is to introduce the viewer to where the first sequence of action/importance is,usually where the character lives e.g Harry Potter and the first two films,Privet Drive and Hogwarts.To set the scene and place for the audience.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)