The Dolly Shot: Creative Uses of Camera Movements, Shots, Angles – By Jason Hellerman
It can be difficult to push your audience to identify with the characters while only using camera movement. But it is possible with the right techniques. Today, we’ll review the dolly shot and learn how you can use them creatively to bring the audience into your characters’ world. Let’s glide into this one! DOLLY SHOTS […]
The 8 Technical Elements in Film Production
If you’ve been wanting to break into filmmaking, it’s extremely important to have a solid understanding of the technical elements involved in the production of a film. This blog aims to provide that information in a nutshell. So let’s get started! You know when you’re talking to someone and trying to explain how you feel […]
Full Shot: What is it & what are its uses?
In traditional film production, multiple cameras are often used to shoot each scene. (See the camera positions A, B, and C in the figure on the right). Actors play the same scene a number of times until the director is satisfied with their performance and also until each scene is recorded using all the camera […]
What is a Medium Close-Up Shot and what does it signify?
Medium close-up shots are commonly used among directors. However, it does take a lot of practice to understand how to use them appropriately. In this blog; we will look at the medium close-up shot, and what makes it so special amongst the directors. Medium close-up shots are used just as commonly as close-up shots and […]