AS Media camera angles pp

In pairs or three’s, match the definitions, terminologies, and images

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Tracking shotThe camera follows the action along specially built rails or wheels. This ensures that the camera follows any fast-paced action without being bumpy

Crane shot

The camera is mounted above the ground. This means that action can be captured from above

High camera angle

This is is often used to make characters appear vulnerable, because

the position of the camera means that they look smaller

Low camera angle

This is often used to make characters seem intimidating, because this angle makes the subject appear larger

Close-up

This angle shows the subject in detail. The subject will take-up most of the frame

Extreme Close-Up

This angle will depict a particular part of the subject in great detail. This can be used to draw attention to small details or an emotion of a character

Mid-shot

The subject is depicted as the main focus of the frame, however the setting or location of the subject will also be shown.

Long-shot

This camera shot means that the camera can depict a lot of the setting and background. It helps establish location and situations of the characters.

Point of View shot (POV)

Where the camera show the action through the eyes of a character

Canted angle

This is where the subject is depicted so it appears to be on a slant. This is usually used to portray chaos or something unusual

Shallow focus

Where the depth of field means that only the foreground of the image is in focus

Deep focus

Where the depth of field means that everything in the frame is in focus

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• Understand terms and definitions for different camera angles• Familiarise yourself with the Canon 60D cameras

All: Create an animated storyboard by taking photos using the appropriate camera settings and using basic editing software.

Some: define all camera shots/ angles

Challenge: select appropriate camera angles and use creatively in order to enhance the story

Create a synopsis for a short scene. In this scene you must use camera angles to portray either emotions, relationships or danger. It is up to you.

You will create a hand drawn and an animated storyboard to show how you would film the scene

Upload your storyboard to your Key Concepts blog, under the heading ‘Media Language-Camera angles’

Find a scene from a film which you think shows excellent use of different camera angles. If you can, take a few screen shots, or find still images and write a blog post about how the camera is used and the effect it has.

Challenge: experiment with different blogging tools to make your post creative