Camera Angles In Ten Pictures
Camera angles are one of the most important parts of a film. Selecting the right camera angle helps you to communicate the right idea, action, emotion and more.
Assignment
Create a 10 shot (pictures, not film) video using at least six different camera angles.
Although this is a group project, all of you will edit your own movie.
Steps To Success
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- Brainstorm and develop a short story
- See here for ideas if you need them.
- Storyboard the 10 shots
- Get approval for the film from a teacher
- Shoot
- Offload camera shots
- Edit your film
- Every person has to create their own edit
- Label EVERY Camera angle
- Add music and sounds (Sound design)
- Add a voice over if you want (Optional)
- Brainstorm and develop a short story
- Export Your Movie
- Name the movie as follows: Your First name, Last Name, Assignment Name
- Upload the video to Google Classroom
- See here for help.
Resources
Some Camera Angle Choices
- Wide/Long Shot
- Full Shot
- Middle Shot
- Closeup
- Extreme Close Up
- Low Angle
- High Angle
- Dutch Angle
- Establishing Shot
- Pan Left or Right Shot