CAMERA COMPOSITION

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THE RULE OF THIRDS When framing your video pictures it is important to utilize the Rule of Thirds. When framing your video pictures it is important to utilize the Rule of Thirds. Definition: Where the Horizon and Eye lines are placed within the video picture. The line is always in the upper third quadrant of the video screen/grid. Definition: Where the Horizon and Eye lines are placed within the video picture. The line is always in the upper third quadrant of the video screen/grid. The Rule of Thirds deals with two principals. The Rule of Thirds deals with two principals. Head Room Head Room Nose Room Nose Room

The Five Basic TV/Film Shots XLS XLS LS LS MS MS CU CU XCU XCU

XLS Extreme Long Shot Sometimes referred to as the ESTABLISHING Shot. Sometimes referred to as the ESTABLISHING Shot. This shot will show a person within it’s surroundings This shot will show a person within it’s surroundings The shot usually tells some kind of “story”. The shot usually tells some kind of “story”.

XLS Here is an example of how an XLS, should look like utilizing the rule of thirds. Here is an example of how an XLS, should look like utilizing the rule of thirds. Pay attention to where the Horizon Line is placed. Pay attention to where the Horizon Line is placed.

LS The Long Shot Also Known as the “Body” shot. Also Known as the “Body” shot. This shot will frame an Actor/Actress, from Head to Toe. This shot will frame an Actor/Actress, from Head to Toe. When framing several different sized actors, always use the tallest person’s eye line. When framing several different sized actors, always use the tallest person’s eye line.

LS Here is an example of a Long Shot. Here is an example of a Long Shot. Notice that the body fills as much of the frame as possible. Notice that the body fills as much of the frame as possible.

MS Medium Shot The Medium Shot is also known as the “Waist” shot. The Medium Shot is also known as the “Waist” shot. This shot is most commonly used during newscasts. This shot is most commonly used during newscasts.

MS Here is an example of a Medium Shot. Here is an example of a Medium Shot. Notice the Headroom. Notice the Headroom.

CU CLOSE UP Also known as the “Bust” Shot. Also known as the “Bust” Shot. The Bust is mid-chest to the top of the head. The Bust is mid-chest to the top of the head. The cut-off line is just below the shoulder. The cut-off line is just below the shoulder.

CU An Example of a Close UP An Example of a Close UP Pay attention to where the body is cut of at the shoulder and mid-chest line. Pay attention to where the body is cut of at the shoulder and mid-chest line.

XCU EXTREME CLOSE UP Also known as the “Face” Shot. Also known as the “Face” Shot. Make sure to place the eyes in the upper third of the screen! Even if it just cuts off a portion of the actor’s head. This is normal, it is called-CLOSURE. Make sure to place the eyes in the upper third of the screen! Even if it just cuts off a portion of the actor’s head. This is normal, it is called-CLOSURE. CLOSURE: The phenomenon of when the human mind “fills in” or completes a picture, that has been cut. CLOSURE: The phenomenon of when the human mind “fills in” or completes a picture, that has been cut.

XCU An example of an Extreme Close Up. An example of an Extreme Close Up. Remember it is normal for you to “cut” off some of the subject’s head (Closure). Remember it is normal for you to “cut” off some of the subject’s head (Closure).

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QUESTION NUMBER 1 What kind of shot is this? What kind of shot is this?

QUESTION NUMBER 2 Identify this shot. Identify this shot.

QUESTION NUMBER 3 Identify this shot. Identify this shot.

QUESTION NUMBER 4 Identify this shot. Identify this shot.

QUESTION NUMBER 5 What kind of shot is this? What kind of shot is this?

QUESTION NUMBER 6 Identify this shot. Identify this shot.

QUESTION NUMBER 7 What kind of shot is this? What kind of shot is this?

QUESTION NUMBER 8 What “Phenomenon” is happening here? What “Phenomenon” is happening here?

QUESTION NUMBER 9 Why has the director chosen not to frame “Batman” using the Rule of Thirds? Why has the director chosen not to frame “Batman” using the Rule of Thirds?

Question Number 10 This picture has a unique look to it. This image is much more interesting due to the director’s manipulation of the __________ line. Clue: Think Rule of Thirds. This picture has a unique look to it. This image is much more interesting due to the director’s manipulation of the __________ line. Clue: Think Rule of Thirds.

Question Number 11 Although the Characters are “crouching,” we must conclude that this is still considered a _____ shot. Although the Characters are “crouching,” we must conclude that this is still considered a _____ shot.

Question Number 12 What kind of shot is this? What kind of shot is this?

Question Number 13 What camera movement was more likely used to follow the “Batcycle” in this shot? What camera movement was more likely used to follow the “Batcycle” in this shot?

Question 14 Instead of focusing on Rule of Thirds, the composer of this shot utilized what framing technique? Instead of focusing on Rule of Thirds, the composer of this shot utilized what framing technique?

Question 15 Identify this shot. Identify this shot.