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The Language of Television

Course ES-318Communication Technology for Distance Education

Block 3, Unit 2

Sanjaya Mishra

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Objectives

• Identify 'basic shots' used in TV

• Explain 'composition' as understood in TV

• Appreciate the use of 'camera angles'

• Use 'camera movements' for TV production

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Session Process

• Briefing by Anchor Resource Person

• Playing of a short video on the topic (18 mts)

• Questions and Interaction (?)

• Concluding remarks

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Basic Shots

• Very Long Shot

• Long Shot

• Medium Long Shot

• Medium Shot

• Medium Close Up

• Close Up

• Big Close Up

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Composition

• Rule of Third

• Headroom

• Depth

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Camera Angles

• Normal level

• High angle

• Low angle

• Aerial shot

• Point of view

• Reaction shots

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Camera Movements

• Pan (left/right)

• Tilt (up/down)

• Crab (left/right)

• Crane (up/down)

• Pedestal (up/down)

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Video

See these concepts as visual illustrations

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Questions??

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Concluding Remarks

• Role in visualization

• Role at the scripting stage

• Role at the time of production

• Communication is easier

• Visual organization of thoughts