Shot Composition
Camera moves
Lens
Camera Accessories
100
When you capture something from the shoulders up.
What is a close up
100
When you move closer to an object and it moves further away or vise versa
What is dollying
100
How close to how far the camera can see.
What is zoom lens
100
A 3-legged mount for a camera
What is a tripod
200
When you see the entire object from a long distance.
What is an extreme long shot
200
When you move the entire camera side to side.
What is trucking
200
Distance from the optical center of a lens to the front surface of the imaging device.
What is focal length
200
sticks
What is another name for a tripod
300
When you capture an object from the knees up.
What is a knee shot
300
When you move the camera horizontally.
What is pan
300
How much light can pass through a lens.
What is lens speed
300
Helps the directors and actors know when to start and end a scene.
What is a slate
400
When you capture an object from the waist up.
What is a medium shot
400
When you move the camera up or down.
What is tilt
400
On bright, sunny days.
When do you use slow lens
400
Mounting plate use to attach camcorders and cameras to the fluid head.
What is a quick release plate
500
When you are really close to an object just focusing on the face.
What is extreme close up
500
Move the camera in a 'rainbow' like shape.
What is arc
500
When subject in viewfinder is sharp and clear.
What is focus
500
A camera mount that has built in springs that steadies the camera when the operator move it.
What is steadicam