⋆˙⟡ My Shots and Angles ✶⋆.˚
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Welcome to another blog from yours truly! ─ ⊹ ⊱ ☆ ⊰ ⊹ ─
Today, I will be showing you what I learned about camera shots and angles:
Wide Shot
Description: This shot was pretty easy (no technical difficulties at all) to make as it is quite simple as one just has to capture the full body of the subject while making sure the background is the predominant feature of the video. This led to me filming it quickly as opposed to the other shots down the line which took MULTIPLE takes. I was trying to demonstrate the relationship of the subject to the background as it fully encompasses the subject and swallows them up, showing the viewer where the subject is and allowing the audience to have a FULL context for what is about to happen.
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Close-Up
Description: Originally, I wanted to do a close-up of the flower the dragonfly was sitting on, but when it flew over to the plant of the flower I was at, I KNEW I had to film it (as it is more interesting than a flower). The close-up emphasizes the importance of the dragonfly in proportion to its environment and also shows the intricate details of it.
Description: For my point-of-view shot, I did NOT want to overcomplicate things and make it confusing for the viewer and difficult for me to film. Thus, I decided to show myself searching for something on YouTube as the audience can clearly see me typing into the search box for what I want to watch (a pretty easy thing to do and show). From this NEW perspective, the viewer can see what I am doing and get into my head for a little bit, allowing them to realize things they may not have before from my perspective as I show the viewer a glimpse of what I do daily.
Stay tuned in for my next blog, and thank you for reading!
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Extreme Close-Up
Description: My ONLY struggle with filming an extreme close-up of my eye is that it was difficult to hold the camera that close to my face, but otherwise this was a relatively easy shot. The extreme close-up of my eye tells the story of my internal thoughts as they always say that "eyes are the windows to your soul," and my frantic eye movement tells the viewer that I am surprised by something that I MAY have just found out.
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Description: Medium shot is another simple shot to film as the ONLY requirements are that the torso and head must be the only ones in the frame. I think the only hard part about it is setting the camera down at the correct angle to get what you want in the frame (it took me a while to get it right). The purpose of the medium shot was to show my body language and hand gestures that I make toward the camera which perfectly portrays the emotions that I am feeling at the moment to the viewer.
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Point of View Shot
Description: For my point-of-view shot, I did NOT want to overcomplicate things and make it confusing for the viewer and difficult for me to film. Thus, I decided to show myself searching for something on YouTube as the audience can clearly see me typing into the search box for what I want to watch (a pretty easy thing to do and show). From this NEW perspective, the viewer can see what I am doing and get into my head for a little bit, allowing them to realize things they may not have before from my perspective as I show the viewer a glimpse of what I do daily.
Stay tuned in for my next blog, and thank you for reading!
Nice extreme close-up shot! It's simple and good at conveying the feel of the scene. Your medium shot is also great, good angle and fully encapsulates the body language and emotion of the face in the scene.
ReplyDeleteGood wide shot! Its very basic and can establish the surroundings your subject is in, bringing in the environment of the film. It brings a very obvious sense of joy with the bright background and the friend waved. Your extreme close up shot is also great, showing the details of your eye that wouldn't have been visible before. The violent shaking of your eye can convey a sense of worry.
ReplyDeleteHello Davina! First I want to point out your exceptional job for the wide shot video. It helps establish the environment that the subject is in. It evokes a sense of friendliness and warmth as the subject waves to the camera. Moreover, you once again did an amazing job with the point of view shot. The viewers are able to see the video from your perspective and what you are doing. This created a sense of subjectivity as I saw the video from your perspective and got insight to what you would do daily. Nice work!
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