basic camera shots

Basic Camera

Techniques

Rule of Thirds• Divide the image into 9 parts using an

imaginary 3 x 3 grid.• Place points of interest in the intersections or along the lines so that your photo becomes more balanced and look more natural.

Leading Lines• Use leading lines to

draw the viewer's eye through the photograph. This is a powerful technique to draw the viewer's attention to one or more intended subjects or focal point.

Repetition of image• Echoing or repeating a

shape throughout your photo gives you instant composition. Repetition photography is an excellent way to grab the attention of your audience and draw them into the image.

Parts of a Whole• Forces the

viewer to focus on which you want them to focus.

Unusual Angles• Where the

camera is placed in relation to the subject greatly affects the way the viewer perceives that subject.

Bird’s eye

Worm’s eye

Contrast• The subject pops

out when its colors and/or tones are in contrast to the background and/or other elements of the picture.

Group shots• Try varying

heights of subjects, angle of camera, or action of subjects…. make them interesting!

Close-up Shot• Close-ups are

obviously useful for showing detail.

• A close-up of a person emphasizes their emotional state.

Reaction Shot• A shot that shows how a

person feels about something.

Action Shot• A shot that

shows action, movement, or something happening.

Emotion Shot• A shot that

shows feelings of the subject.

Horizontal Shot• Emphasis is

on the horizon line, usually follows Rule of Thirds.

Vertical Shot• Emphasis is

on the upright subject of the image, usually follows Rule of Thirds.

Framing• Framing draws attention

to the subject of your image by blocking other parts of the image.

• 1. gives the photo context

• 2. gives a sense of depth and layers

• 3. leads eye towards main focal point

• 4. intrigues viewer.

Basic Video Shots

Wide Angle Shot•Establishes

setting (where and when)

•Entire subject is seen

•Little detail

Medium Shot•Introduces

subject

•Details of who or what without losing the where.

Close-up Shot•Close-ups

show details.•A close-up of a person emphasizes their emotional state.

Extreme Close-up•ECU shows

ONE detail•Can emphasize important emotion or detail.

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