Shot Sizes
When a filmakers wants to reveal a characters intense emotions or focus on a specific, small detail like an eye or a mouth, which shot size would be most appropriate.
A Full Shot (FS) B Medium Shot (MS)
C. Wide Shot D Extreme Close- Up (ECU)
D. ECU
the shortcut on final cut pro for creating a new project
COMMAND + N
How do you indicate on a script to film indoors?
INT
Describe what a tilt is
moving the camera on a vertical axis up and down
A shot that mimics the character's subjective perspective by showing exactly what they are seeing, from their exact point of view, using techniques like a camera mounted to the character's head or chest.
P.O.V (Point Of View)
Which shot size typically frames a person from the waist up and is commonly used for dialogue scenes to balance the subject and their surroundings?
A. Extreme Close up (ECU)
B.Long Shot (LS)
C. Medium Shot
D. Close Up (CU)
C. Medium Shot
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COMMAND + I
How do you indicate on a script to film outdoors?
EXT
Describe what a Pan is
moving the camera on a horizontal axis from left to right
to show a conversation from the perspective of one character, looking over the shoulder of the other
OTS (over-the-shoulder) shot
If you want to show the city skyline of New York what shot would be the most best to use?
A. Wide Shot C. Medium Shot
B. Close Up D. Extreme wide Shot
Extreme Wide Shot
Which function is used to cut a video clip?
A. Trim
B.Crop
C. Blade
D. Selection
C. Blade
What does V.O on a script mean?
Voice Over
Describe what a static shot is
No movement
two characters sharing the frame,
2 shot
This is a standard shot size in film, defined by having two subjects within the frame,
Two Shot
Name 4 professional editing softwares
2. premiere pro
3. final cut pro
4. Davinci Resolve
What is this an example of on a script?...
INT. CAFETERIA - AFTERNOON
Scene Heading
Dolly in
Push the camera towards the subject on a dolly
This shot can be used to evoke emotions of vulnerability, powerlessness, or insignificance. This camera angle can be harnessed to create empathy, sympathy, or even pity for the character's predicament.
The down shot
A close-up shot in filmmaking that focuses on a specific, often small, detail within a scene to provide new information or emphasize a point. It is used to draw the viewer's attention to crucial elements like a key on a table, a character's facial expression, or text on a phone screen, before cutting back to the main action.
An insert shot
What are the steps to importing an audio file in your editing software.
1. Copy Youtube link
2. Paste YouTube link into a YouTube converter
3. convert
4. download
5. import
What is the name of the script writing software we use in this class
Celtx
Trucking
Following the subject from the side (left to right)
taken from a low angle, below the eye-level of the subject. As the camera points upwards, it creates the perception that the viewer is looking at them from a lower perspective.
Low Angle Shot