Camera Techniques

In our second lesson with Matt, we were in the media suites. Learning all about shooting sequences. The first question we asked was 'what is a shooting sequences?' It is a series of clips altogether. It gives an illusion that they are all together at once. But really there all different shots put together.

There are all types of different shots; Wide- whole scene, Medium, close up, medium shot (waist up). All of these different shots are used by all film producers to make the film very able, as you wouldn't just film in a wide shot it wouldn't be interesting.

We learnt a few key terms in the lesson which were;
Stand by- Camera men are all ready to go.
Time code is ready to go... action
Cut- Only when directors say to.

We also learnt when filming, you should never look back at the work which you have produced as you may think that it is bad and delete it. It also waste valuable time as you could be on a set which you have paid a lot of money for. Always wait until you get back to the studios to see what you have produced.
180 rule; It is the line between the two camera which isn't there really. Only shoot one side of the circle changing direction. Don't cross the line.

Then there is the rule of the thirds, which is so important when filming because you don't always have to film in the centre it can be off. It also make the picture more interesting to look at.

After Matt showing us all the camera techniques, it was our time to show all the things we had talked about in a few seconds in some clips. We kept it very simple but showing all the techniques, using all different shots, Bex was coming into the room and answering a text message. It was all very simple, but showing all the different shots.