Cinematography

Different types of shotsCinematography

CinematographyPANA pan shot is a technique that involves moving the camera left or right horizontally. It is usually used to track an object or movement. You can do the pan shot hand held, however for professional results it is best to use a tripod. The pan shot can also be useful in order to familiarize the audience with the location.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XZNQP3Abes

CinematographyDOLLY SHOTA dolly shot is filmed on a moving dolly. The camera is mounted on the dolly (which is a platform with wheels that is pushed along rails) to create a long moving shot.

CinematographyTRACKING SHOTA tracking shot can often be considered the same as a dolly shot, however tracking shots can be created using a steadicam attachment or even handheld, rather than just using a dolly platform. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Sr-vxVaY_M

CinematographyTILTA tilt shot is essentially the same as a pan shot, however it is going up or down vertically instead of left and right horizontally. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHYFKsZH82o

cinematographyHAND HELDA hand held shot is pretty self explanatory. It is a shot created by holding the camera in your hand and not using any attachments. These shots are often used in more urban and indie clips. They can also be used to create a personal relationship between the audience and the character on screen.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2Mpivv-G94

cinematographyHIGH ANGLE/ LOW ANGLE.High angles and low angles are created by either holding/placing the camera at a high angle or a low angle. These shots are often used to show the situation/position the character is in. A high angle can make the character look more vulnerable whereas the low angle can make the character look more dominant.

cinematographyESTABLISHING SHOTAn establishing shot is used to help the audience establish the location of a new scene. Depending on the mood and setting of the media text a wide angle may be used to show more of the location. Establishing shots are always at the beginning of a text/scene.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Axt0nETgEXo

CINEMATOGRAPHYCLOSE UPA close up shot is between the shoulders and the top of the head. It is often used to create empathy between the audience and the character or identify the character with the audience.

CinematographyEXTREME CLOSE UPAn extreme close up is often used to show the emotion in the characters face. It also creates an intense personal relationship between the audience and the character. Extreme close ups can also be used for other effects e.g. to make the audience feel uncomfortable.

cinematographyPULL FOCUSPull focus is when the focus in a shot can be changed in order to put the attention on a specific object. For example:

In this picture the focus starts on the flower but then pulls to the girl in the background.

cinematographySHOT REVERSE SHOTShot reverse shot is used to create verisimilitude within the diegesis of a media text. It is often used when two people are having a discussion or to make the audience understand that they are in the same location.

cinematographyMATCH ON ACTIONMatch on action is a continuity shot used to create verisimilitude within a text. The first shot will show the character beginning an action, it will then cut to the next shot where the character will be continuing the same action.

cinematographyGRAPHIC MATCHA graphic match is where an object in two shots graphically match. It helps create continuity and verisimilitude within the text by helping the audience establish the space and mood.

cinematographyEYE LINE MATCHAn eye line match is where the eye line of different characters in different shots match in order to create a relationship between the two characters and create continuity within the text.

cinematographyPOVA POV (point of view) shot is used to show the point of view of the character. This creates a deeper connection and empathy between the character and the audience as we put ourselves in their shoes.

cinematographyCUT AWAYA cutaway shot is an interrupted shot of a continuously filmed action. Usually a shot of someone else will be placed in between the action.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hqa34dZp-E

cinematographyA montage shot is when a number of short clips are edited together in a short amount of time. Montage clips are often used to give overviews of previous episodes or show a lot of things that happened in a short amount of time.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFvs2P8z1Xs