Friday 28 September 2012

Cinematography homework part 3









Tilt up - This is a vertical camera movement which consists of the camera pointing upwards. This is most commonly used to reveal more information about a setting or to introduce a character such as an appealing female.

Tilt down - This is a vertical camera movement which consists of the camera pointing downwards. This is used to reveal more information about the setting.

Tracking - This is were a camera is placed on a track which it can then move along to follow the action. This movement is used to make the audience feel like they are a part of the action as they are able to witness everything happening in the frame.

Dolly - This is where the camera is placed on a track and can move around to follow the action. This shot is usually used as a way of getting closer and further away from the subject. This shot is used to allow the viewer to be part of the action and also reveal closer up information to the viewers which couldn't be seen normally. 

Crane - This is where the camera is placed on a crane to move around in larger environments. This is used to show the location of a setting.

Handheld - This is where the camera is held by hand and uses no form of structure to stay stable. This shot is usually used to show realism and characters emotions and perspective.

Aerial/ birdseye - This is usually taken from a helicopter and is a more flexible and smoother way of filming than with a crane. It used for establishing shots to reveal the location and is often used during the opening sequence of a film to introduce the setting.

Zoom - A zoom is a way of magnification, which allows us to see things closer. This is used to change the position of the audience and can be used at a very slow or fast pace.

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