Lesson 3: Shots

Camera Shots

Extreme Long Shot
Long Shot
Full Shot
Medium Long Shot
Mid Shot
Medium Close Up
Close Up
Extreme Close Up

STARTER

Guess the camera shot used in the following images:

Guess the Shot

Complete the following pamphlet:

CAMERA SHOTS activity

TASK

Watch the following short film and then discuss why the following camera shots are used, and the effect they have on meaning:

Shot Example Effect
Why is a long shot used?
Why is a full shot used?
Why is a mid shot used?

Why is a close up used?
Why is an extreme close up used?
Why is a medium close up used?


The Soundtrack

This short film also has an interesting soundtrack.What is a soundtrack?

Why do you think it is used in films?

How is the soundtrack used in this film?

Give an example of where is it used, and explain the meaning it creates.

Published on May 5, 2010 at 4:57 am  Comments Off  
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