Tuesday & Wednesday, December 3rd & 4th

Video of the Day - Part 1 - write down your critique of each video.

Video of the Day - Part 2

Introduction to Camera Movement

Deep Green - check out the camera movements in this video

Another example of camera movement - Kill Bill

Camera Movement Part 1 - Paning, Tracking and Tilting

Panning - looking for slow smooth pans
Remember to record 3 seconds before the camera begins moving and then continue to shoot 3 seconds after the camera stops moving.
• Camera rotates horizontally but does NOT move position
• One pan shot that shows a place - 15 seconds - remember slow and smooth
• One pan shot that follows a person - 15 seconds
• Try the rubber band trick and see if it helps, make this an additional shot if you wish.

Tracking - camera moves with subject, keeping the subject in view.
• Track your subject for 10-15 seconds from the front or side.
• One tracking shot should be smooth as you track your subject - use a chair with wheels or dolly
• The second tracking shot should be with the camera person walking as you track the subject. Take this shot outdoors. Try to keep your shot smooth as you walk. Someone should walk beside the camera person to make sure they don't trip or bump into anything.
• Subject must be human

Tilt Up, Tilt Down - tilt up examples
• A slow tilt up of an outdoor scene, move the camera as smoothly as possible (~10 seconds)
• A slow tilt down of a different subject (~10 seconds) - tilt down example

Specs - these shots will be graded on the specs and the smoothness of the movement so take several shots to get it just right.

1. A title with music.
2. The actual clip demonstrating the shot must be a minimum of 10 seconds and no longer than 15 seconds.
3. Credits with music at the end of the movie.
4. Each project will be graded on how smooth the camera movement is. For the walking shot the movement will not be as smooth but all tripod shots should be smooth and continuous.

 

Continue working on Camera Movement Shot Project 2

Panning shots - Tripod Tricks

Tracking Shots - this is one long continuous tracking shot, here is another classic tracking shot.

Using your car to get a tracking shot or a push in (character dolly)

If only we had this equipment

Tilt Up - Tilt Down

Character Dolly vs Zoom

Contract Dolly (push in)

Remember to start and end shots in a stationary position - remember start recording at least 3 seconds before you start moving the camera and don't stop recording for at least 3 seconds after you stop moving the camera.

Your goal today is to complete ONE Shot Projects 2 shot project and turn it in today!

Project 11 - have fun with this one, try two new camera movement techniques such as the Monopod Tricks or the How to Dolly without a Dolly. Or try the doggy cam or snake cam or skateboard cam.

Begin Shots Project 2 - complete Project 11 ONLY after you have completed 6-10 first! Be sure all of your projects are submitted to the dropbox today.

FCP Index

Another video

 

 

 

Homework

What, Why, How

What: 2. Communication and Collaboration
Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance,
to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
Students:
a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments
and media

Why: Teamwork is an essential workplace skill and understanding the different types of shots used by videographers adds to your skill set.

How: By working as a team to develop five different shot projects.