First lessons in cinematography for microanalysis coursework. week beginning 19th September.

1. Cinematography http://classes.yale.edu/film-analysis/htmfiles/cinematography.htm#48001

4. Framing In one sense, cinema is an art of selection. The edges of the image create a "frame" that includes or excludes aspects of what occurs in front of the camera -- the "profilmic event". The expressive qualities of framing include the angle of the camera to the object, the aspect ratio of the projected image, the relationship between camera and object , and the association of camera with character. ANGLES and SHOTS

8. … a car down the street.

14. 2. A medium shot shows the human body from mid-shin or mid-thigh up and is often used to show interaction between two or more characters.

18. 3. A close-up only shows one part of the subject, usually in great detail.

30. 3 . A low angle shot has the camera looking up at the subject, which then appears important, powerful, or domineering, again depending on how exaggerated the angle is.

32. 4. Usually the camera looks at the subject, but with reverse angle the camera shows what the subject is seeing.

33. 5. The oblique angle is shot by laterally tilting the camera frame and making the characters or objects look askew.

36. 1. Panning - When the camera stays in the same position but turns left or right. 2. Tracking - When the camera changes its position by moving left or right.

39. 3. Elevating - when the camera changes its position by moving up or down. 4. Dollying - Changing the camera’s position by moving it forward or backward.

41. 5. Tilting - When the camera stays in the same position but turns up or down. 6. Zooming In/Out - Even when the camera is stationary it can appear to move closer to, or further from, its subject by using a special ring or lever on the lens.