Camera Workshop 2

Today we learned how to shoot a sequence.
One of the basic techniques you use is to shoot a wide shot first so that you can establish your set and location. Then you should get a close up on multiple key areas of the sequence e.g. a hand or shoes when the actor is walking. Then get a final close up on the actor's face to see their emotions.

Continuity and its importance

Continuity is one of the most important things in film and TV as it can be easy to notice bad continuity in media. Hair and makeup is one of the main things that are called out for changing in each shot. to do this, there are continuity 'helpers' on set to spot any errors.
Also, directors and cinematographers use the 180 degree rule, which helps with keeping actor in the same position in the shot.

Tape markers are used to help with the positioning of the actors on set. It makes sure that the actors are in shot or even in the right part of the shot. Another thing to keep in mind is that usually the Protagonist will travel from left to right while the antagonist will travel from left to right.

The key terms to say onset before taking a shot are "Standby" - "Standing by" then "Roll Camera" - "Camera Rolling". "Action" and then when the take is over the director says "cut". However the Actors and the Director don't watch the take back on set because it is time consuming and can disrupt the continuity.

Rule of Three
The shot will be split up into 3 horizontal sectors and 3 vertical sectors. The Cinematographer must make sure that there isn't too much empty space in the top third and make sure there is something interesting in the top left square as that is where audiences will look first when viewing because you read a book from left to right. The cinematographer must adjust and judge the depth of focus and what will be in the foreground and background of the shot.