Cinematography Slides

1. GCSE Media Studies

2. 
 To understand the various shot types and angles
used to construct a moving image. Students will also
develop their media language.
 Critical Thinking: To decode meaning of shot types
i.e. how does an audience 'read' the shot
 Creativity: Using a media form to produce examples
of shot types and angles
Lesson Aim

3. 
 The way in which the camera is used to
communicate meaning
 Composition of visual elements
 Communicates essential information to the audience
Cinematography?

4. 
Close up shots
The closer we get to a
character the more
sympathy we are likely to
feel. The longer we are held
in close proximity, the
stronger the sympathy.
Alternatively, we can be
made to feel very
uncomfortable when a close
up shot is used on an
already established
antagonist.

5. 
 Watch the following video and make note of the
effects of extreme close up shots!
 Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PO7RjJ538xk
Extreme close ups

6. 
Two Shot

7. 
Over the shoulder shot
Similar to the two shot, characters share
the same space. However this time, one
character is facing the camera (audience)
and one is facing away.
What effect does this has on the audience?

8. 
Point of view shot
Discussion:
What effect could this
have on an audience?

9. 
High &Low angles

10. 
 https://youtu.be/BXAr2yiYCV4
 What the following video
 Using your cinematography sheet, describe which
shot types you see
 Draw an example of the shot type
 Explain the effect/purpose of the shot
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y0ouVBcogU
Task