Camera Angles Investigation

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.

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This is an example of a long shot. This scene uses repetition.

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This is an example of a medium shot. The scene uses vertical lines.

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This is an example of an eye level shot. The scene uses horizontal lines.

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This is an example of a close up. This scene uses simplicity.

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This is an example of a bird's eye POV shot. This scene uses proportion.

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These are multiple examples of the worm's eye POV shot. The thumbnail uses unity.

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This is an example of an extreme close up shot. This scene uses simplicity.

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This is an example (with a definition as well!) of a reaction shot. The scene uses variety.

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Finally I have an example of an over the shoulder shot. The scene uses emphasis for its characters.

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Elements and Principles of Cinematography

Simplicity Worms Eye View Birds Eye View Curved Lines Diagonal Lines Emphasis Horizontal Lines Leading Lines Movement/Rythm Repetition/Pattern Rule of Thirds Unity Variety Symmetrical Balance Proportion/Size

The Golden Mean

The golden mean comes from a mathematician named Phidias, who figured out the composition of the "average" human being. To create the golden mean the proportion has to be 0.618 to 1. We saw some interesting examples of the Golden Mean like the Mona Lisa (by Leonardo Da Vinci) and even in Stonehenge. This is living proof that humans have been using the golden mean for centuries. It's also a major factor to why humans are at the top of the food chain, because we have supposed "perfect bodies." The golden mean is also prevalent in many cultural references, including the pentagram. For that reason, that is why the Pentagon is our base for US defense. The golden mean is used so often, wether it be in art, architecture, or even in just human design, it begs the question of why the golden mean is used so often. Well, the answer is simple. It's the best that we've got, and is based on humans. Why would we settle for the rest if we already have the best. :-)

German Expressionism Investigation

Name of the film: The Golem: How He Came Into The World Date that it was made: 1920 The name of the filmmaker/director: Carl Boese and Paul Wegener What makes this film fit into the German Expressionism movement: a.) Chiaroscuro (Bright colors contrasting dark colors) b.) Subjective POV (Very defensive of the Jews, maybe cause of racism in Germany?) c.) Urban setting (Very dark setting and seems to be in the middle of nowhere) d.) Complex architectural compositions (Stairs at around 3:30) Has this film inspired any other films, directors, or movements: The Limehouse Golem, a 2016 British film is said to be heavily inspired from the Golem movies. I think there is a chance it could have helped as a sort of propaganda against the Nazi's in World War 2, who's only fear of the Jews was actually the mystical golems. Name of the Film: Nosferatu Date It Was Made: 1922 The Name of the Filmmaker/Director: F. W. Murnau What makes this f...

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