basic camera shots
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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.
3 Word Rules
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