Videography Principles, Techniques and Conventions
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Videography Principles, Techniques and Conventions. Framing & Composition. Framing is where you position objects of interest. Rule of Thirds. Look to frame points of interest at the points of intersection. Rule of thirds. Watch the video - http://vimeo.com/14315821. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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VideographyPrinciples, Techniques and Conventions
Framing & Composition
Framing is where you position objects of interest.Rule of Thirds
Look to frame points of interest at the points of intersection
Rule of thirds
Watch the video - http://vimeo.com/14315821Although sometimes you may want to frame in the center!
Lines of Travel
A very well used example is the station platform to draw your eye to the point where the train will appear or a scene is taking place.
Examples: A brief Encounter, Once Upon a Time in the West, Harry PotterThe Rule of Thirds is often thought of as a simplification of the Golden RatioAnd takes account of lines of travel as well http://photo.stackexchange.com/questions/8965/what-is-the-golden-ratio-and-why-is-it-better-than-the-rule-of-thirdsPoor composition
Watch for objects such as signs and plants sticking out of peoples heads!Angles
Use a high camera angle to makeA subject look vulnerable.
Use a low camera angle to make subjectslook imposingQuick video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQV-PC-q9B4&feature=youtube_gdata_playerLightingLighting can be used to add depth to a subject or frameUsed to add moodUsed to add meaningSpecial effects (such as a car driving past)You need to use time of day for natural lighting or use light sources thatare around you if indoors. Try moving lamps and see what effect you get.
Shot TypesPOV point of view from the subject
Two shot
Extreme Close UP - ECU
As well as medium shot, close up, wide shot, long shot, mid shot and so onMore info here - http://www.mediacollege.com/video/shots/Also dont forget cut ins and cutaways as these can be very useful in post productionAnd put these together - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0BrdMi-oyc (3mins in)Camera MovementThere are many types of camera movement including:
PanTiltTrackFollowArcZoomCrane
Use these to add interest or suspense along with the other techniquesCombine shot types with movement such as POV, pan, track, wide, CU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yn2xSNv0TSk
Examples of tracking shots http://trueslant.com/mikeharvkey/2009/11/30/the-10-best-long-tracking-shots-ever-filmed/Lead Space and Head Room
More here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pd0K2u1Bk8Especially important with moving subjects so they dont look like they are bumping into the edge of the frame.The 180 Degree Rule
