Camera Angles
- Camera is at eye level
- Relationship between viewer and character is neutral
- Most common camera angle
Level Camera Angle
- Zooms up on the face of a character
- Shows more than what the human eye can see
- Used to show very fine details like a reflection in an eye, a bead of sweat, etc.
Extreme Close Up
What is mise-en-scene?
Mise-en-scene is everything that appears before the camera.
What feelings/emotions does the color yellow give off? List 3 things
Any of the following three:
Wisdom, relaxation, joy happiness, hope, dishonesty, cowardice, betrayal, hazard, sunshine
The person who oversees the creative aspects of a film. They also
Director
- Extreme version of the high angle
- Camera looks down from far above
- Used to set the scene/establish the setting
- Can show the insignificance of a character
Bird's Eye View Camera Angle
- Shows all or most of the character's body
- Shows the movement of a character so the audience knows where they are going
- Helps the viewer gain information about what's happening in the background.
Long Shot
What are the 4 main aspects of mise-en-scene?
1. Settings and props
2. Costumes, hair, and makeup
3. Lighting and color
4. Space and composition
The study of how colors work together and how they affect our emotions and perceptions
Color Theory
Assembles the various shots into a coherent film.
Editor
- Camera placed below eye level and tilted upward
- Gives power to the subject making them appear superior
- Can emphasize how tall or strong a character is
Low Camera Angle
Extra Wide Shot
What are the 3 types of lighting?
1. Three - Point Lighting
2. High Key Lighting
3. Low Key Lighting
What does monochromatic mean?
A color scheme based around only one color.
Researches the story, develops the narrative, writes the screenplay, and delivers it to producers to be reviewed
Screenwriter
- Angle is disconcerting and creates feelings of unease
- Often used in fantasy or horror movies, and shows a disturbed POV
Dutch Tilt/Canted Camera Angle
- Focuses on 1 - 3 characters from the waist up
- Shows the character's dialogue and body language
- Helps the viewer gain a sense of the character's emotions
Medium Shot
When props are set off balance, what does it do for the viewer?
Choosing to place items off balance or out of symmetry will draw viewers' attention to that item.
What is an analogous color scheme
An analogous color scheme refers to colors that are neighbors on the color wheel.
Creates the conditions for filmmaking
Producer
- Camera placed above the subject and tilted downward
- Takes power away from the subject making them appear weak
- Used to emphasize how short or inferior a character is
High Camera Angle
- Focuses on the head and shoulders of a character
- Focuses on the characters expression
- Helps the viewer build a relationship with the characters
Close Up
List 5 things that would be in a scene of a fantasy film. Include all 4 aspects of mise-en-scene.
Answers will vary!
What role does color play in films and what effect does it have on the viewer? List 2 things.
Possible responses include:
- Color elicits a psychological response or reaction to a visual story.
- Creates subconscious responses and in relation to the characters, setting, and visual story overall.
- Manipulation of colors can be used to guide the audience toward the intent of the author.
The "Director of Photography"
Cinematographer