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CINEMATOGRAPHY

MED1915: READING CINEMATuesday, 9 August 11

TERMINOLOGY

ShotTake

SceneSequence

Tuesday, 9 August 11

FINDING THE FRAME


Up In The Air

Why is this shot in a high angle rather than a straight shot?

What is the dominant colour of this shot and why?


The Matrix: Reloaded

Look at the two figures here. From this shot we understand they are about to fight, based on the framing.

They look almost equal, so we don’t actually know who is weaker or stronger.


Lost In Translation

Based on this framing, who do we focus on?

How is this emphasised?

What is the mood and tone of this shot?


PRINCIPLES OF COMPOSITION


RULE OF THIRDS


HITCHCOCK’S RULE


DEPTH OF FIELD


DEPTH OF FIELD

SHALLOW DEEP


The setting up of cameras that define the look and visual feel of a film

CINEMATOGRAPHY:


IMAGE SYSTEM


BASIC SHOT TYPES


1. THE EXTREME CLOSE UP(ECU)


2. THE CLOSE UP(CU)


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3. THE MEDIUM SHOT (MS)


4. THE LONG SHOT(LS)


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