Matt and Paul took charge of the session on Friday, and in groups of 5 we learnt how to do several things with a Sony NX5. Here is an image of the camera we were using:
We were taught the basics such as setting up the tripod, attaching and removing the camera unto the tripod, and how to zoom, focus and change light settings. By using techniques we picked up by analyzing scenes in movies, we played around with different angles and shots.
Here is just a basic list of angles and shots that one can use with a film camera-
Big Close-up- Head or part of the head. Used to show emotion and detail.
Mid Shot- To waist. Provides information on the body language and clothes of the character.
Wide Shot- Master or establishing shot. Establishes location, often used at the beginning of a scene and again at the end. Helps make clear the physical geography of the space and sets up the atmosphere.
Point of View- Provides perspective from a particular character's point of view. The director manipulates whose eyes the audience experiences the story from.
Close up- Head and shoulders. Reveals character personality. Intimate and powerful. Useful for dramatic or revealing moments of truth/crisis. Increases audience identification with a character.
Medium-long shot - Including the knees. Provides more physical information than the mid-shot, but less close up detail.
Medium close-up- Head and shoulders to top pocket.
Long shot- Full figure. Contextualises character in their location. Can often be used to distance the audience from events or suggest loneliness or isolation.
Over the shoulder shot- Helps create a dynamic between the character and what they are seeing. Can also be used to suggest someone is being followed or watched by an unseen presence.
High angle- Camera points down above eyeline, looking down on someone. Can indicate low status or vulnerability.
Low angle- Camera points up from below eyeline. Can indicate someone of high status- someone powerful or intimidating.
Eye-level- When the camera is at the same level as their eyes, so the audience feels that they are directly facing the character.
We also learnt about camera movements...
Pan- Moving the camera lens to one side or another. (Left/Right)
Zoom- Zooming involves changing the focal length of the lens to make the subject appear closer or further away in the frame. (Close/Far)
Tilt- Moving the camera lens up or down while keepings its horizontal axis constant. (Up/Down)
Overall it was a really interesting lesson, and I'm very excited to get a start on actual filming!
Lo x
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