Film Blog 2017 (AJ)

Establishing Shot These are multiple examples of an establishing shot, showcasing Hogwarts from the Harry Potter movies. Using the first example, they use asymmetrical balance. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is an example of a long shot. This scene uses repetition. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is an example of a medium shot. The scene uses vertical lines. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is an example of an eye level shot. The scene uses horizontal lines. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is an example of a close up. This scene uses simplicity. ------...

Emotion Through Camera Movements Crane Down Movement- Falling into the character's world and being dropped into the scene. Crane Up Movement- How small the character is or how big the problem they have to overcome. High to Low Angle- Makes character seem strong and imposing. Creates a feeling of authority. Hand Held Camera- Creates a feeling of fear or danger, also adding stress. Quick Push In- Create feeling surprise or shock. Slow Dolly In- Creates tension and adds intimacy with the character.  Quickpan- Reveals something dangerous or something the character has to overcome. Send audience into different emotional direction. Slow Dolley Out- Makes character look emotionally lost and abandoned and draws empathy from the viewer. Dolly Across/Tracking Shot- Reveals action or other objects that change the emotional direction. Glidecam Camera- Creates a ballet or dance, epic or even dreamlike. Creates sort've an edgy feeling. Glidecam 360 Reveal- Creates calm before ...