Framing of Shots

• Wide shot /medium/close up examples

Composition

Guide the viewer to look at something in the frame, and remove visual elements that will distract the viewer from your subject. Know examples of:

• Rule of thirds
• Symmetry

Motion of camera

• General camera movement examples
• Dolly
• Pan
• Zoom
  • Zoom in: bring viewer to area of interest
  • Zoom out: give a sense of scale, how big something might be.
• More examples of motion:
  • crane shot
  • Hand-held
  • Combinations: Hitchcock, Scorsese

Video series tips to keep in mind

• Keep sound levels consistent
• Keep visual style consistent (similar cuts; typography)
• Have a 5 second intro on all the videos to introduce series