Single camera techniques include various shot types like establishing shots, master shots, cutaways, and point-of-view shots that are framed in different ways such as wide shots, medium shots, and close-ups. Shots can be taken from different camera angles including eye level, high angles, and low angles. Camera movement is also important and can be achieved through techniques like dollying, tracking, panning, and zooming. Maintaining continuity between shots requires consistent scene set-ups, stable shots from tripod usage, and matching lighting.

1. Single camera techniques
Techniques Example Done
SHOT TYPES
Establishing shot:
Master shot
Tracking shots:
Cutaways:
SHOT FRAMING
Wide shot:
MS:
2 Shot:
ECU:
POV shot:
Rule of thirds
Over the shoulder
S-R-S & 180 degree rule
CAMERA ANGLES
eye level
bird’s-eye
high angle
low angle
Canted angle
CAMERA MOVEMENT
equipment to facilitate movement,
including handheld camera,
Steadicam®, track, dolly, jib
dollying, tracking and panning
zooming and consideration of the
effect on the angle and framing of the
shot
dolly zoom or ‘trombone shot’
focus pulling
MAINTAINING CONTINUITY
ensuring consistent scene set-ups
use of tripods to ensure shot stability
and consistent positioning
ensuring consistent lighting