ISL Task 1

Glossary of terms

Composition

Rule of Thirds- Points of interest occur where the lines cross.

The Golden Mean- Points of interest occur along the line.

Camera Shots:

Extreme Long Shot –The establishing shot, it shows where the action is taking place.

Long Shot- Can be used to show a character in their environment.

Mid Shot- Shows some part of the subject in detail.

Medium Close Up- Shows the face more clearly, without getting uncomfortably close.

Close Up- Emphasizes the characters emotional state. Draws the viewer into the characters personal space and share the characters feelings.

Extreme Close Up- It is too close to show general reactions or emotion except in very dramatic scenes.

Cut Away- It is used as a ‘buffer’ between shots.

Two Shot- Establishes a relationship between subjects.

Over the Shoulder Shot- Cut between two characters, usually during a conversation.

Noddy Shot- A shot of a person listening and reacting to the subject, usually in interviews.

Point of View Shot- Shows a view from the subjects perspective.

Camera Angles

Low Angle Shot- Gives the subject a sense of size, power and authority.

High Angle Shot- Gives the subject a sense of helplessness.

Pan- Gives a sense of moving with the speed, on a tripod.

Tracking Shot- Gives a sense of moving with the speed, on a dolly.

Tilt- Can give the size of height and size.

Canted/Dutch Angle Shot- Gives a sense of chaos, insanity or things being out of the ordinary.

Zoom In/Out- Camera focuses in or out on a detail.

Stedicam/Handheld – The camera moves around with the action.

Crane Shot- The crane can track,pan and tilt.

Aerial Shot- Gives a sense of location.