This document introduces basic camera techniques and shots used in filmmaking. It discusses different types of shots like extreme close-up, close-up, medium shot, and long shot. It also covers shot composition techniques such as the rule of thirds and use of lines. Different camera angles are explained, including high angle, eye level, and low angle shots. Finally, common camera movements like pans, tilts, follows, and trucks are listed.

1. Camera Shots & Framing [email_address]

2. Overview The aims of this session are to introduce learners to the basic theories behind camera work/ filmmaking At the end of this session, learners should have some sense of camera composition and narrative meaning

3. Camera Shots 101 Extreme Close Up Close Up Head & Shoulders Bust Shot Medium Shot Medium Long Shot Long Shot Extra Long Shot Two- Shot Over the Shoulder Shot

4. Shots

5. Shots

6. POV

7. Establishing Shot Establishes the location of the story.

8. Weather Shots Establishes the mood of the story

9. Rule of Thirds

10. Rule of Thirds

11. Thirds

12. Thirds

13. Thirds

14. Line Work Horizontal lines: width, stability, security Vertical Lines: strength, power & height Diagonal lines: dynamic, dramatic Curved Lines: relaxation, nature & sensuality

15. Lines

16. Lines

17. Lines

18. Lines

19. Lines

20. Camera Shots Bird’s Eye View- dramatic effect High Angle- diminish power from the subject Eye Level- real- world Low Angle- Gives subject more power Slanted/ Dutch tilt- MTV shot (for interest or drama)

21. And finally... Camera Movements Pan Tilt Follow Truck Crabbing