The document outlines a detailed plan for shooting a video project consisting of 22 specified camera shots, emphasizing themes and creative titles. It provides technical insights into various shot types, camera techniques, and the emotional impact of each shot on the audience. It also includes tips for editing and framing to enhance storytelling in film production.

1. “Not the guns kinda shooting.”

2. The Plan:
Shoot and upload all 22 shots. A story is not required, but a theme or motif
is appreciated. The shots should be in the same order as on the Keynote
provided. TITLE each shot with it’s name (e.g. OTS or Dolly).
Creative use of titles is appreciated. Export the completed video to Vimeo
and send me the link.
By the
Master,
Orson
Welles

3. MOOD / TONE
Present your shots with
TWO different color corrections
Label the tone/mood of each shot
Mood 1
Same
shots
and edits.
Sadness/Sorrow Rage/Anger
Make several clips into a Compound Clip and
FCPX TIP:
copy/paste it to make the changes quickly

4. Basic Shots (shots 1-6) Common terms used to frame object (generally actors).
1 2
3
Master/Establishing Shot Full Shot Medium Shot
4 5
6
Extreme Close-Up
Medium Close-Up Shot Close-Up Shot Shot

5. Dramatic Angle (shot7)
Extreme Angle (shot 8)
Bird’s-Eye View (shot 9)
Dramatic Angle- adds to the emotional; impact
of a scene.
A low angle makes characters and object seem
tall and powerful.
A high camera angle gives the character a
diminished feel (as if the audience is looking
down on them)
Extreme Angle- a magnified version of a
dramatic angle.
An extreme low angle might start below the
feet of a subject, staring up into the sky.
An extreme high angles could be the view from
the top of a tall office building looking down on
a the insignificance of humanity.
Bird’s-Eye View- an extreme angles in which
the camera is positioned directly above a
scene, facing straight down.

6. Depth Staging with Rack Focus (shot 10)
Depth Staging- involves placing the characters
in the frame at emphasized varying aspects of
staging within the camera frame.
Rack Focus
Requires a close and a faraway item, usually
not moving. ALMOST ALWAYS requires a
tripod to be successful.
On the Canon M300 or Panasonic GH2, you
can use the touch screen. Leave the camera
running and tap a few times. iPhones can do
this too.
Planer Staging (shot 11)
Planer Staging- has roots in the theater,
where all the character are lined up on
a stage.

7. Pull Back Reveal (shot 12)
Pull Back Reveal- the camera moves backwards to reveal 1
the true extent of a scene.
2

8. Contract Dolly (shot13)
Contract Dolly- the camera moves forward as an actor walks toward the camera at the same time, making a
simple action more dramatic.
Combining two opposite actions increases the intensity of the character’s forward movement.
1 2 3

9. Collapse Dolly (shot 14)
Collapse Dolly- starts out with the camera moving backwards while facing an actor.
The actor walks faster than the camera, eventually overtaking it. the actor then passes out the frame to the left.
Camera pulls back
1 2 3 4
Actor walks or moves faster

10. Point of View “POV” (shot 15)
POV- the audience sees exactly what a character in a film sees. POV can be used to increases the audience’s emotional
attachment to the character onscreen.
IDEA: USE THE BINOCULAR EFFECT IN FCPX

11. Dark Voyeur (shot 16)
Dark Voyeur- the classic horror and psychological thriller gimmick. The technique is used to evoke feelings of the
characters in a film being watched (usually by something or someone with malicious intentions.
This technique works by framing the character in the scene through the bushes or from inside the closet. This gives
the impression that someone is watching them, but doesn’t want to be seen.

12. Shadow (shot 17)
Shadow- A unique representation of reality, a Shadow can help a filmmaker who wants to who a scene’s action
indirectly.
Shadows are useful when it is difficult or undesirable to show what is actually taking place in a scene.

13. Crossing the Line (shot 18)
Crossing the Line (Reverse Cut)
Crossing the line is a very important concept in video and film
production. It refers to an imaginary line which cuts through
the middle of the scene, from side to side with respect to the
camera. Crossing the line changes the viewer's perspective in
such as way that it causes disorientation and confusion. For
this reason, crossing the line is something to be avoided.
"Crossing the line" means shooting consecutive shots from
opposite sides of the line.
In this example the camera has crossed the line. As you can
see in the resulting shot, the view of the subject is reversed
and she appears to be walking from left to right.
When cut immediately after the preceding shot, the effect is
quite confusing.
Because of the sudden reversal of viewpoint and action, this
is known as a reverse cut.
To prevent reverse cuts, set up the scene so you can shoot it
all from one side. If you are using multiple cameras, position
them on the same side. .

14. Dutch Roll (shot 19)
Also known as a dutch tilt, this is where the camera is purposely tilted to one side so the horizon
is on an angle. This creates an interesting and dramatic effect. Famous examples include Carol
Reed's The Third Man, Orson Welles' Citizen Kane and the Batman series.
* The camera can just be tilted or actually roll during the shot.
Click to play:

15. Dutch Roll (shot 19)
Also known as a dutch tilt, this is where the camera is purposely tilted to one side so the horizon
is on an angle. This creates an interesting and dramatic effect. Famous examples include Carol
Reed's The Third Man, Orson Welles' Citizen Kane and the Batman series.
* The camera can just be tilted or actually roll during the shot.
Click to play:

16. Over the Shoulder (OTS) (shot 20)
Classic Look Modern Rack Focus Look
Over the shoulder shots are used in films to display a shot of someone or somthing taken over the
shoulder of another person. The back of the shoulder and head of this person is used to frame the
image of whatever (or whomever) the camera is pointing towards. This type of shot is very common
when two characters are having a discussion and will usually followan establishing shot which helps the
audience place the characters in their setting. Its an example of a camera angle.

17. Cut in shot (shot 21)
Cut-In (very different than cutaway)
Shows some (other) part of the subject in detail. Not B-roll.
Like a cutaway, but specifically refers to showing some part of the subject in detail.
Can be used purely as an edit point, or to emphasise emotion etc. For example,
hand movements can show enthusiasm, agitation, nervousness, etc.

18. Crane shot (shot 22)
Crane Shot
Great for a Master shot. Subject walking to or from the camera is most effective.
Rising or panning are good choices. Keep the camera STEADY, overshoot it at LEAST
four times. DO NOT use shots that are shaky in your edit.

19. Shot Number Shot Name Completed Location Take to keep/ Notes
Advanced Shooting Gallery Shot List
1 Master/Establishing Shot
2 Full Shot
3 Medium Shot
4 Medium Close-Up Shot
5 Close-Up Shot
6 Extreme Close-Up Shot
7 DepDramatic Angle
8 th Staging
Extreme Angle
9 Bird’s-Eye View
10 Depth Staging with Rack Focus
11 Planer Staging
12 Pull Back Reveal
13 Contract Dolly
14 Collapse Dolly
15 Point of View “POV”
16 Dark Voyeur
17 Shadow
18 Crossing the Line
19 Dutch Roll
20 Over the Shoulder (OTS)
21 Cut in shot
22 Crane shot