Camera Operations
This setting opens and closes the lens, much like our pupils dilate, letting in more light when we need it, and less when we don't.
Aperture or F-Stop
Key Light
This shot usually comes first in a traditional sequence, telling the viewer where the story takes place.
Wide Shot / Establisher will be accepted
This angle helps to establish that a character is in a position of power.
Low Angle
Casey Neistat is considered a 'father' of this filmmaking genre that took Youtube by storm.
Vlogging
This can help in low light situations, but beware digital noise if you take it too far.
ISO
This light is also called the 'halo' light because of the way it reflects in the subject's hair.
Back Light
This shot features the subject from the chest up.
Medium Shot
This angle often features feet..
Ground-Level Shot
This director is famous for the Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar, and most recently Tenet..
Christopher Nolan
Many filmmakers shoot in 30 frames per second.. so they have to be sure their shutter speed is this fast..
1/60
This is the most common lighting set up used in commercial production
Three-Point Lighting
This shot is all about emotion.
Tight Shot
Want to make someone look small or weak? Try shooting them from this angle.
High Angle
First you plan, then you shoot.. but this is the last step to any project.
edit / post-production
I want to create that 'bokeh' effect because it looks awesome.. so I have to be sure to use this f-stop.. (High or Low)
Low
My light is too harsh on my subject.. I can't change my camera settings, and my light isn't dimmable. But this is still an option..
Back the light away from the subject
Wide, Medium, and Tight shots work together to tell you these three things about your story.
Where, Who, What..
This shot mimics the way we see each other in real life..
Eye-Level
Name one common characteristic of a documentary..
Interview
B-Roll
Stock/ Historic Footage
Voice Over
I'm headed outside.. I need to make sure I have this additional piece of gear to cover my lens to shoot in harsh lighting
Neutral Density Filter
Filmmakers who want to create a more cinematic looking interview often shoot on this side of their subject
Shadow Side
This shot is sometimes referred to as 'crushing it,' because it shows a small detail very close up
Super Tight Shot
GoPros capture this special angle that shows the audience what the world looks like from the point of view of the filmmaker
Perspective
One way to add another level of emotion to my video is to add this in the edit
Music