Using The Camera

 

In our filming, we used a Sony DV180. Like the one in the picture below.

We used this camera to produce shots such as 'close ups', ' medium wide shots' and 'establishing shots'. These were all used to create tension within the audience or to highlight aspects of a scene. We also used the establishing shot to show where we were location wise. We also had to take into account the compositions of the shots. Such as rule of thirds and the 180 degree rule. I also learnt to be cautious when filming to not have too much space or too little space above the subjects head. As well as this, I learnt how to be wary of too much space between the subjects as it looks bare and distracts the audience. This taught me to move objects away from out of the background. Continuity is also a very important factor, as it makes a huge affect on the audience. Therefore we had to remember to keep the background the same in each shot. On a few occassions I had to retake a few shots because of this. Some of the shots we use are like the ones below. These shots are important because without them, it confuses the audience. Or people lose the plot of the film due to distractions in the background or blank spaces.

CLOSE UP

MEDIUM WIDE SHOT

ESTABLISHING SHOT