Camera Movements

In today's class we studied various ways that camera movements are used in film and how they can express emotions depending on which is used. The use of different camera movements are helpful for enhancing the dramatic effect of each scene. 

Here are some of the videos I took referencing this movements:

A dolly shot can be used to create a very raw scene. It makes the audience feel as if they were right there in the scene. By first focusing on the message that says "I'm watching you" then panning to reveal that a mysterious person is watching the subject, then panning back to the subject running away while the camera runs after them, this camera movement urges the panic of the scene and creates the disorder by the speed factor of the clip.

A handheld shot can be used to emphasize the naturalness of the scene. In this scene, the camera follows a girl running through a library. As you can see in the shot, the camera is shaking. This can further highlight on the emotion felt during this scene, maybe a feeling of being rushed or maybe running in excitement. 

 A Steadicam shot contributes to making a scene look polished and professional. In this scene, where a character reads a book in a library with a chatter filled atmosphere, the camera work helps stay connected with the character as well as dragging attention to the background. It allows the viewer to be "in the scene" and draws attention to minor details like the type of book she is reading or what conversation could be had in the background.

 A Pan is more commonly used to reveal information in a film as well as to add suspense to a scene. As seen in this particular clip, the character text's a friend (suri) "Where are you?" and then looks up, confused, the camera then pans to the right to reveal that Suri is hiding in a corner of the library behind her. This scene provides the viewer with a sense of curiosity by focusing on the character's phone and then building a dramatic scene by providing the viewer with the knowledge that Suri is behind the character.

A Tilt can be used to assert dominance depending on whether is it a Tilt up which can be used to make a character look powerful or intimidating, or  a Tilt down which can make a character seem vulnerable and weak. In this case the Tilt up is used to compare the size of the book on the floor to the size of the character who is about to step on the book. This camera moment can not only reveal something by focusing on the action then its magnitude but also displays a power dynamic between what is small and what is big. (vulnerable and powerful) 

A slow Zoom-In can be used to emphasize a character or an action a character is doing. In this case, the zoom is focused on when the character picks up a book and begins to walk away with it. The zoom shifts the focus from the library background to the action of the character picking up a book and walking away with it. By shifting the viewers focus from a wider to a more up-close and personal view, it can add to the drama or suspense of the scene as well as create intimacy between the subject and the audience. 

A Reverse-Zoom can be used to focus on an object or subject and then zoom out to reveal the situation. In this particular clip, the camera is focused on the hands of the subject, and then the camera begins to zoom out to reveal that the subject is actually being choked by a cord. The use of the reverse-zoom can help add suspense to the scenario by shifting the audience's focus to the bigger picture.  

Classmates Commentary

 

             Classmates Blog Commentary

 Suri Nguyen blog: https://souwou.blogspot.com

                                              

                                  Suri's Blog post 

In today's class we were asked to share our blog post about camera angles with a friend or classmate. I choose to take a look at my friends Suri and Kamryn's blog post and comment on some pictures I liked. 

The Aerial View of this picture  shows the entirety of the table and everyone's workspace. Something I liked about this picture was the way it was capturing an organized mess, it's the table I sit at, so it’s cool to see it from so high above. It looks very professional. This picture evokes a feeling of disorder, where students work on camera angles. 

In this picture the description says “Mid-Shot” but I believe it doesn't exactly fit the text book definition of a mid-shot since it is not "from the waist up" but never the less the framing of the photo is similar to a midshot because it focuses on the woman's upper body. The picture itself has sentiments of strength, heritage, and resilience since the angle of the photo demonstrates the personal detail while still maintaning interest in the American flag background. 

This High-Angle shot shows a girl on the ground, hugging her knees. The picture evokes a feeling of sadness or distress. What particularly intrigued me about this picture is how though the high angle made a  suggestion towards the feeling of powerlessness and maybe vulnerability by making the girl look small.

Kamryn Phonseuksam Blog: https://kamrynmay.blogspot.com

Kamryn's Blog Post

This Close-up shot highlights the characters (myself) face, which shows a focused or determine looked. The shot helps draw attention to my determined expression and shows the emotions I was feeling when this shot was taken. 
 

This Two shot highlights the interaction between what seems like two friends who could be sharing a video on the other girl's phone. The face of the girl holding the phone could be an expression of amusement and the other girl pointing could be 

This Point of View shot depicts a girl typing on her laptop. The immersive shot depicts she everyday life of a high school student. It conveys concentration and dedication by concentration on the student's screen. The shot is taken as if it were the audience doing the work which makes the audience further focuses on the words being written and the background of the shot which looks to be a classroom. 

Camera Shots/Angles

Camera Shots/Angles

Over the shoulder shot: I took a video of my friend from over the shoulder. His reading a book from the library.

High Angle: I stood up on a chair and took a picture of my friend kneeling on the ground reading a book. 

Dutch angle: I took a picture of my friend standing in front of a bookshelf and tilted the camera.

Low angle: My friend was talking to another person while standing and i crouched to take a picture                            from the ground.

 Establishing shot: I took a 0.5  picture of my friend talking with at another classmates in the school library.

Close-Up shot: I took a picture of my friend looking down at the class textbook from up close.

Point of view shot: I took a picture of our classroom through my friend's glasses.

Mid-shot: I took a picture of my friend from waist level looking at a book.

Two shot: I propped my phone up to take a picture of me and my friend reading the Cambridge book.

Long Shot: I took a picture in 0.5 of my classroom and my classmates looking straight forward. 

About Me

 

About Me<3 

Hi, my name is Veronica Madrid, and I am in 11th grade. I am currently a student at Hollywood Hills High School. Outside of school, I enjoy reading and listening to music, which I find to be a very good way to relieve academic stress. A little fun fact about me is that I love to study behavior, it can be human or animal, but to me, it is interesting how outside factors like environment and social influences can cause drastic changes in the behavior of a person or animal. Lastly, I would like to mention that my goal for this class is to have fun as well as earn my Cambridge diploma. As anyone does, we use media on the daily so learning a little more about the “ins and outs” of media could improve my everyday life.