180  Angle  Shot  Rule  

When  filming,  always  follow  the  180  degree  shot  rule  because  the  are  various  reasons  for  this:    

-­‐ Don’t  film  then  cut  

-­‐ It  will  confuse  the  audience  about  what  is  going  on  

-­‐ Never  cross  the  imaginary  line  

-­‐ The  red  half  is  what  you  shouldn’t  do  and  the  green  half  is  the  correct  method  

This  is  a  guide  for  those  who  are  beginners  at  using  different  types  camera  

equipment  and  tells  them  what  rules  they  have  to  follow  in  order  to  have  a  good  film/production.  

Using  Camera  Equipment  For  Beginners  

 

Different Camera Angles and Shots

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There are different camera angles and shots that make a film/production even better such as:

• Extreme long shot: this shows the exterior/landscape/building of where the scene is being filmed. This is often used as an opening to films which make a dramatic entrance

• Birds eye view: this is when the scene is filmed above, seeing everything happening

• High angle: this angle is filmed

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from above someone’s head which gives the effect of them being weaker

• Eye level: this shot is at the same level/height as the other person facing you. This is a basic/neutral shot. It is often used when 2 people are having a conversation.

• Low Angle: this angle is filmed below which would make the actor/tress look bigger and that the audience would feel more intimidated by them

Rule  of  Thirds  The  rule  of  thirds  is  essential  for  when  it  comes  to  filming.  Whether  if  the  person/object  you  are  filming  is  either  left,  right,  up,  down  or  in  specific  positions,  they  should  always  by  touching  the  ‘red  crosses’.    The  rule  of  thirds  is  important  when  filming  because  it  makes  sure  that  the  object  or  person  that  is  being  filmed  isn’t  filmed  in  the  wrong  angle  or  shot.  

Shot Reverse Shot This particular shot is often used when the characters in your film is having a conversation or to show the audience that 2 different things are happening in the same scene

     

Continuation of Camera Shots, Angles and Movement

• Extreme Close up: this shot has no background detail and focuses on only one thing

• Long Shot: this shot gives a brief idea of where the scene is being shot. This shot shows the whole body including the facial expressions

• Mid Shot: this is a shot that is shot from the waist up which gives detail about the actor/tress

• Close Up: this shot gives detail of a person/object which means it doesn’t show much of the background. This shot suggests that the object/person that is having the close up shot is quite important

• Oblique/Canted Angle: this is filmed from a tilted angle. This gives the audience that the ground is not stable.

• Pan: this shot is when the camera is moving horizontally from left to right

• Tilt: this shot is when the camera is moving up and down vertically

• Dolly Shot: this shot is when the camera is following the object and makes the audience feel like that they are the object.

• Crane: this crane method can do many shots. This camera shot is mostly used by professionals

• Tracking: this is when the camera runs along a track which creates a smooth shot that has no interruptions such as bumps, rocks, and holes in the ground

 

• Cross cutting: this effect is made to create suspension. This shot is cross cutted with different camera scenes or same scenes with different camera angles. Also, this is often used when two people are having a conversation