Five Video Shot!

    Hello there! In the past few classes, we talked about different types of camera angles and shots. We discussed how they are used in film and how they help advance any feelings the director might want to include. For example, an extreme close-up shot is commonly used to help explain what a character's feeling. After being taught these techniques, we were asked to create some example shots of our own. With the help of some friends, I was able to experiment with different camera shots.

Establishing Shot:

This was the first shot I recorded. Similarly to many movies, I wanted to take an establishing shot to show the area I will be recording all my videos, my school's garden. Just from this shot alone, the viewers are able to tell that it is taken place during the daytime, with sunny weather. 

Close Up:

While looking around to shoot for a close-up shot, I found this pretty butterfly. With a close-up shot, I was able to figure out that it was a wooden butterfly due to its texture. You can tell in the video that only the butterfly is in focus, while the background is blurred out. This tells the viewers that the butterfly is the main focus of the video. 

High Angle Shot:

For the high-angle shot, I had asked my actors to act as if they were interacting with a massive entity. I stood on a bench to help me film the video. The characters are seen as weak compared to the angle. 

Point of View:

While filming my actors in various poses, I will admit I felt a bit left out. I remembered that there was the Poing of View shot where the camera acts as if it's a part of the environment. I had told my actors to have a conversation for me to interrupt, to help the viewers understand the context of the video. Having the cameras act as the eyes, along with the subtle movements, helps create a new character that the viewers can put themselves into. 

Over-the-Shoulder:

Over-the-shoulder shots are common shots used in the film so I wanted to take a gamble on it. I asked my actors to have a conversation with one another in order to capture the shot. It was interesting as the shot made me feel as if I was in the conversation.