180 Angle Rule
When filming, always follow the 180 degree shot rule because it will confuse the audience and here is a following that you shouldn’t do: -‐
Don’t film then cut and shoot a different angle
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It will confuse the audience about what is going on
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Never cross the imaginary line
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The red half is what you shouldn’t do and the green half is the correct method
This is a guide for those who are beginners at using different types camera equipment and tells them what rules they have to follow in order to have a good film/production.
Using Camera Equipment For Beginners
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Rule of Thirds The rule of thirds is essential for when it comes to filming. Whether if the person/object you are filming is either left, right, up, down or in specific positions, they should always by touching the ‘red crosses’. The rule of thirds is important when filming because it makes sure that the object or person that is being filmed isn’t filmed in the wrong angle or shot.
Shot Reverse Shot This particular shot is often used when the characters in your film is having a conversation or to show the audience that 2 different things are happening in the same scene
Different Camera Angles and Shots There are different camera angles and shots that make a film/production even better such as: •
Extreme long shot: this shows the exterior/landscape/building of where the scene is being filmed. This is often used as an opening to films which make a dramatic entrance
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Birds eye view: this is when the scene is filmed above, seeing everything happening
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High angle: this angle is filmed
from above someone’s head which gives the effect of them being weaker •
Eye level: this shot is at the same level/height as the other person facing you. This is a basic/neutral shot. It is often used when 2 people are having a conversation.
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Low Angle: this angle is filmed below which would make the actor/tress look bigger and that the audience would feel more intimidated by them
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Extreme Close up: this shot has no background detail and focuses on only one thing Long Shot: this shot gives a brief idea of where the scene is being shot. This shot shows the whole body including the facial expressions Mid Shot: this is a shot that is shot from the waist up which gives detail about the actor/tress Close Up: this shot gives detail of a person/object which means it doesn’t show much of the background. This shot suggests that the object/person that is having the close up shot is quite important
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Oblique/Canted Angle: this is filmed from a tilted angle. This gives the audience that the ground is not stable. Pan: this shot is when the camera is moving horizontally from left to right Tilt: this shot is when the camera is moving up and down vertically Dolly Shot: this shot is when the camera is following the object and makes the audience feel like that they are the object. Crane: this crane method can do many shots. This camera shot is mostly used by professionals Tracking: this is when the camera runs along a track which creates a smooth shot that has no interruptions such as bumps, rocks, and holes in the ground
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Cross cutting: this effect is made to create suspension. This shot is cross cutted with different camera scenes or same scenes with different camera angles. Also, this is often used when two people are having a conversation