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Introduction to Video Communications:
Working With Video Cameras
TGJ 2OIBluevale Collegiate
5a Introduction to Video Communications.ppt
By following some of the following useful camera tips, you can
dramatically improve the quality of a video
production . . .
Intro to Shot Composition
Intro to Video Cameras
A few simple techniques can set a professional looking video apart from a “bad” home movie.
1. Learn how to properly handle the camera.2. Know how to use camera features (read the
manual).3. Learn how to choose the best shots to convey
ideas.4. Understand specific camera moves and angles.
1. Don’t film everything at eye-level.
Too many shots at the same height are boring.
Try different angles and heights to create visual interest & show subjects in ways your audience isn’t used to.
Intro to Shot Composition
2. Work with your scenery.
Use elements of your surroundings to help frame shots (trees, windows, buildings, etc.).
This is called NATURAL FRAMING.
Intro to Video Production
Natural framing makes the audience feel like they are part of the scene (as if they are looking through part of the environment while watching the action).
The trees frame the scene..
3. Follow the RULE OF THIRDS.
When filming, you should place subjects at specific points on the screen creates powerful visual interest.
Intro to Video Production
Our eyes map out visual space in thirds. We follow a path through the scene by moving to
intersection points of the third lines.
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Rule of Thirds
Objects placed at the dead centre on the screen tend to look boring.
Rule of Thirds
Move subjects a little off centre and things start to look good!
Rule of Thirds
Try to place subjects on the third lines.
This also gives the
subject room to move.
Rule of Thirds
This rule also applies to photography, art and desktop publishing/advertising.
Any good designer or producer will follow this rule! Sometimes the rule can be broken . . .
Centring a subject can work well when the subject is powerful or unusual.
Rule of Thirds
4.4. Know how to handle the Know how to handle the camera.camera.
Use extra support to avoid the “shakes”, especially when filming close-ups.
Too much camera wobble will make your audience dizzy (ie. “CLOVERFIELD” or “BLAIR WITCH PROJECT”).
Stability can be created by using your body, a wall, furniture or a tripod.
Intro to Video Production
A tripod is a 3-legged base used to maintain steady camera shots and prevent fatigue when filming.
It also allows filming at different heights & angles.
To create smooth camera To create smooth camera movements, you can use a movements, you can use a rolling baserolling base (called a dolly). (called a dolly).
Basic Camera Handling
Here are a few camera techniques you should know:
1. PANNING Camera swivels from side
to side. This move is similar to
standing in one place and turning your head.
If possible, use a tripod for a steady shot
Basic Camera Handling
2.2. TRUCKINGTRUCKING Camera sits on a tripod and rolls from
side to side. Good movement to use when following
alongside someone walking or running.
Basic Camera Handling
3. DOLLYING Camera rolls towards or away from
subject (on tripod).
Gives the impression of the viewer as if he/she is walking nearer or farther from subject.
Basic Camera Handling
4. ZOOMING Change the camera’s lens
setting to make an object appear closer or farther away from the camera.
Basic Camera Handling
4. ZOOMING (contd.)
Zoom-in(close-up)“T” = tight
angle
Zoom-out(long shot)“W” = wide
angle
Basic Camera Handling
4.4. ZOOMINGZOOMING When zooming, the camera does not
move. Effective for focusing attention on
details (zoom-in) or establishing location (zoom-out).
Use with care – avoid zooming in and out too quickly.
Basic Camera Handling
DETAIL SHOT DETAIL SHOT or Extreme Close-or Extreme Close-UpUp
Used for isolating detail in a scene
Types of Camera Shots
CLOSE-UP CLOSE-UP
Shot: from above head to upper chest
Focus detail on expressions
Most commonly used shot type
Types of Camera Shots
MEDIUM SHOTMEDIUM SHOT
Shot: from waist to above head
Allows focus on character and surroundings
Types of Camera Shots
LONG SHOT LONG SHOT (L.S.)(L.S.)
Subject is (occupies) ½ to ¼ of screen height.
Good to use when establishing immediate surroundings
Types of Camera Shots
EXTREME LONG SHOT EXTREME LONG SHOT (E.L.S.)(E.L.S.)
Sometimes called an Establishing Shot
This shot helps to establish entire scene or environment
Types of Camera Shots
There’s plenty more to learn about video
production . . .but you’ll do that while working on
your projects!
Any questions?Any questions?
