https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4 Ruby Thorp and Gloria Masango en-us 2017-07-26 23:07:48 UTC 2025-04-24 09:32:28 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Moderncam.png GloriaRuby https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179531277 Cinematography is the art of photographing and filming scenes and images for a film. ]]> 2017-07-26 23:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179531277 GloriaRuby https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179533552 A high angle shot is taken from a high point, looking down on an object or person. It can make the subject look vulnerable because they are  swallowed up. A benefit of using a high angle is to demostrate a characters personality or emotions. It can also show the atmosphere of a scene. A limitation to a high angle is that it can't show detailed scenery. ]]> 2017-07-26 23:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179533552 GloriaRuby https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179534537 A birds eye angle is taken from a very high point, looking down upon the scene like a bird would. A birds eye angle must be flat and look from directly above the subject. A benifit of using birds eye perspective is that it can show scenery and when filmed as a video it can show travel. A limitation of birds eye angle is that it can't give much information about character and cannot include dialogue. It also can't show specific details. ]]> 2017-07-27 00:08:39 UTC https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179534537 GloriaRuby https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179535927 A low angle is taken from a very low point, usually taken from the subjects feet. This technique can show empowerment and aggressiveness in characters. Low angles provoke fear and uncertainty within an audience. The benefit of using a low angle is that when used well it can show power in a character. However the limitation is that the subject can swallow up the scenery.]]> 2017-07-27 00:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179535927 GloriaRuby https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179536634 An eye level angle is taken from the eye level of the photographer or subject of the photo. It has to be looking front on to the subject of the image. A benifit of eye level shots is that it is really clear who or what is the subject of the photo. A limitation of an eye level shot is that it can't show much about a character. ]]> 2017-07-27 00:31:12 UTC https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179536634 GloriaRuby https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179695252 Extreme close ups are taken very close to the subject of the image. It is used to show specific details. A benefit is that it can show facial expressions and emotions on someone's face. It can also outline specific details of an object. A limitation is that it can't show background or scenery and props can't be used if the subject is a person. ]]> 2017-07-30 03:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179695252 GloriaRuby https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179695360 Close ups are used to show facial expressions and body language. Close ups can show more detail than some other shots but less than extreme close ups. A benifit of a close up is that it can show details and expressions, props and some setting can slo be seen. A limitation of close ups is that there's not as much detail as in an extreme close up. ]]> 2017-07-30 03:58:15 UTC https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179695360 GloriaRuby https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179695453 Long shots are taken far away from the subject of the image, but it still focuses on one or two main subjects. Long shots can show more than one person but can also just focus on one subject. A benifit of a long shot is that it can show setting/scenery. It can also show more than one subject. A limitation is that it can't show much detail or facial expressions. ]]> 2017-07-30 04:03:49 UTC https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179695453 GloriaRuby https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179747548 An over the shoulder shot shows the subject(s) communicating with one another. This shot is seen through the perspective of looking over ones shoulder. The limitations of this shot type are that scenery and setting gets swallowed up by the character. The benefit however is that characters are shown a lot better.]]> 2017-07-31 05:37:24 UTC https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179747548 GloriaRuby https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179747891 Extreme long shots are taken from very far away from the subject.  ]]> 2017-07-31 05:43:48 UTC https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179747891 GloriaRuby https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179748045 A mid shot is taken in the middle of an act that shows a character's emotion. The character is generally placed in the middle with scenery and setting around. Limitations are that if there are other characters in the shot it looks busy and tacky. Benefits are that it shows great character.]]> 2017-07-31 05:47:23 UTC https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179748045 GloriaRuby https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179914491 A dolly shot is a filming skill that allows the viewers to follow the scenery in a movie. It makes the scenery more prominent. Limitations however are that characters and detailed scenery aren't as well seeen. Benefits are that scenery looks really cool. It is used to show scenery and landscapes.]]> 2017-08-02 03:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179914491 GloriaRuby https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179914968 Panning (short for paanorama) is when someone moves the camera horizontally from a fixed postion. This is used to show setting and is as if you are looking at the scene infront  of you. ]]> 2017-08-02 03:05:38 UTC https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179914968 GloriaRuby https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179926485 Zoom is a camera technique that shows an image or scene from up close. The effect shows detail and adds depth to the scene. ]]> 2017-08-02 05:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179926485 GloriaRuby https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179926786 A hand held shot is where the camera is held by the video producer rather than being mounted on a tripod. Hand held shots are generally shaken. However for dramatic scenes or horror films the shakyness is good. For an audience this would appear extremely dramatic. ]]> 2017-08-02 05:31:59 UTC https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/179926786 GloriaRuby https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/180081502 A tilt is when a camera tilts from a fixed postition, looking up and down like a person would. It can make the viewer feel as though they are part of the scene. ]]> 2017-08-03 23:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/GloriaRuby/jg5usvn5fwk4/wish/180081502