Cinematic Techniques

Film structure:The CameraFilm Appreciation 124Frame of Film

ShotUninterrupted sequence of frames.

Camera TechniquesCamera PositionDistance from camera to subject.Long Shot

Medium Shot

Close Up

Establishing Shot

Camera AnglesDirection (angle) in which camera is pointed.High Angle Shot

Low Angle Shot

Medium (Eye Level) Shot

Canted Angle Shot

Point of View Shot

Camera MovementsBoom/Crane

Pan

Tilt

Tracking/Dolly

Zoom Shot

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LensesDepth of FieldDistance between areas that are sharply focused in a scene.Focal LengthLength of lens; affects Depth of Field.Deep FocusShallow Focus

Types of Lenses

Angle of View

CompositionThe arrangement of characters and objects within the frame.Two ShotThree Shot