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 […]
7 Steps to shoot your first “one man crew” film
Director or filmmaker and finding it difficult to acquire a suitable crew for shooting your film? Searching for a low-budget solution yet professional? Starting your first “one-man crew” experience is now few steps away. This blog will give you professional tips and tricks on how to shoot your first “one-man crew” film by yourself, confidently […]
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 […]
A 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 Close-Up shot? How did it emerge & how it’s used in film
A close-up shot is a photograph or shot taken of a subject or object at close range intended to offer the viewer more detail on the subject. The imagery in the frame should be identifiable. When the close-up is used on an actor, it creates a more critical emotional connection between your audience and the […]
What is a Close-Up shot? How did it emerge & how it’s used in film.
A close-up shot is a photograph or shot taken of a subject or object at close range intended to offer the viewer more detail on the subject. The imagery in the frame should be identifiable. When the close-up is used on an actor, it creates a more critical emotional connection between your audience and the […]
What is Shallow Depth of Field and how is it used?
If you have your interest in photography or cinematography, you might be aware of the different tips and tricks out there that you can use to make your images or videos more powerful. Cinematic effects in a video add so much more value and meaning to a shot. This blog post covers a shot technique […]
What is an Over-The-Shoulder Shot and How is it Used?
In film or television, an ‘over the shoulder’ shot is when the camera is positioned behind one character and facing another, so the one character’s shoulder and back face the audience. In other words, the shoulder of an off-screen actor is in the foreground while the on-screen actor has complete coverage. The off-screen actor’s shoulder […]