This week was our lesson on different types of shots and we were assigned to create 12 different shots and describe our experience.
1. This shot is a freeze frame shot. I used this shot to freeze a shot of Whitney jumping on the bed. I think this shot can add a comical element to a scene as well as an element of surprise.
2. This shot is a tight shot. Whitney takes up the whole frame in this shot. I think this shot can shock and make the audience uncomfortable with how close it is.
3. This shot is an eye level shot. This shot can also be very uncomfortable because of the unbroken eye contact of the subject.
4. This shot is a cameo shot. Filming against a solid background allows the subject to be the focus for the shot. This shot can be used when something very important is about to be said by the subject. This shot screams to the audience "hey this is important pay attention!"
5. This shot is a close shot. A close shot seems to be the standard shot when a subject is speaking. It draws the eye to the subject.
6. This shot is a low-angle shot. A low-angle shot seems like it would be used more for comedic purposes or something that isn't very serious.
7. This shot is a close-up shot. In this particular shot it shows my hand petting my cat. I think that these shots can be useful in introducing a scene and what a character is doing.
8. This shot is a flash shot. This type of shot can be surprising and shocking, as well as bring an element of mystery. The audience is not given enough time to fully dissect what is happening into the scene.
9. This shot is a follow shot. This shot can be hard to film if you don't know where your subject is going. I had this trouble when filming, especially because my subject was a cat.
10. This shot is an extreme close-up shot. An extreme close-up shot can be uncomfortable and mysterious. The audience can become uncomfortable from being so up close and personal with the subject but also be curious to see the rest of that subject and the setting.
11. This shot is a tilt shot. Tilt shots can be useful in showing the setting of the scene and providing a glimpse into the action while not instantly revealing the character and the scene unfolding.
12. This shot is a high-angle shot. This can give an interesting perspective and also allow you to observe everything around the subject as a whole.
My favorite shots of these camera angles are the tilt shot and the freeze frame shot. I find these creative and interesting because I did not use these shots in my blog and I find it creative to see other perspectives of shots. Both the cameo shot and the close up shot were very similar to mine in the angles.
ReplyDeleteI like the tilt shot. Especially since it is of an interesting subject, it made me feel happy and curious.
ReplyDeleteI also enjoyed watching the high-angle shot. The cat was cute and it provided a unique perspective of an everyday thing.
I thought the freeze frame-shot was humorous. I don't see those being used every day in films, and so it was funny to watch, even if it wasn't depicting anything spectacular or extraordinary.
I also really liked the flash shot and the element of surprise it carried. It made me feel surprised and happy.
I enjoyed the extreme close up of Alaskas (cats) eye because it gave off spooky vibes. Along with the almost mystery the extreme close up gave the viewer an untraditional shot that was was interesting. It made me feel curious as to see what was beyond the cats eye to see the whole frame. The high angle shot was perfect because it included and primarily focused on the cat being recorded along with the background of the bedsheets. The high angle shot gives the viewer a sense of superiority as well. The tight shot was a great example because it filled the entire frame. I did get a feeling of discomfort and all around awkwardness as well with this shot. The freeze frame shot was unique as well, repeating the same motion of jumping up and down on the bed demonstrate the freeze frame shot. This particular shot made me feel excited as the motions jumping up and down were very labor demanding.
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