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Basic Camera ShotsLO: To learn how to use Media terminology>>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >>>>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >>1Mise-en-scene= put in sceneEverything is in the scene for a reason.This includes props, lighting, music, setting, characters>>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >>2SoundThere are two types of sound:Diegetic

Non-diegeticVoices of the characters, sounds from things in the film

Voiceovers, music>>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >>3Diegetic, or non diegetic?Sound 1Sound 2Sound 3Sound 4Sound 5

>>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >>4Close up

>>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >>5Extreme close up

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>>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >>7Long shot

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>>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >>9Over the shoulder shot (OTS)

>>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >>10Point of view shot (POV)

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12345678910Point of view shotHigh-angle shotOver the shoulder shotClose-up shotLow angle shotMedium ShotLong shotMatch the camera angle to the shot>>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >>12

12345678910Match the camera angle to the shotPoint of view shotClose-up shotOver the shoulder shotHigh-angle shotExtreme close upLow angle shotHigh-angle shotMedium ShotLong shotMedium long shot>>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >>13Point of view shotThe audience sees the situation from the characters positionHigh-angle shotSuggests characters smallness, weakness or isolation. The audience is in a powerful position. Over the shoulder shotFocuses the audiences attention on one character

Close-up shotConcentrates attention.Shows characters emotionPuts audience in a privileged position. Extreme close up shotAudience in intimate relationship.Shows a characters intimate feelings.

Low angle shotSuggests characters bigness, strength or dominance. Audience in weak position. Medium ShotSituates character in immediate environment, yet still shows emotion. Long shotShows the context of the shot.Medium long shotImportant in action scenes, where emotion is still important.

>>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >>14American BeautyWhat types of camera angles are used in the opening sequence?Why?

As the film progresses, we will pause for you to note the camera angles and why they have been used.

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