1.1 Camera

Learning Objectives

Manual camera settings
Framing
Camera set-up
File storage and labelling



180 Rule and Basic Shooting Set-up

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Decide which scenario you prefer.

You need to plan for this shoot.

You will need someone to operate the camera.
Someone to monitor timing.
Someone to direct the actors
Someone to consider the overall look (cinematography).
Someone to monitor sound.
(5 PLUS TWO ACTORS)

You will need to do blocking and rehearse.

Your brief is to run through the scenario using the plan discussed in class, paying attention to shutter speed, focus, lighting and ISO.

You need these shots
1. Extreme wide establishing shot of College
2. Wide shot of the entire scene (at least two takes)
3. OTS mid from one angle
4. OTS mid from the other angle
5. Three close ups of your choice
6. Extension: smooth dolly shot moving camera out from shot number 2

Feel free to annotate the script.

Once signed off, answer these questions.