Camera Angles

The establishing shot of the tv show friends.

The wide shot from Skyfall which shows the audience James Bond is on the roof. 

 

                                                              The Wide Shot (WS)

In this shot we get an idea about where the scene is taking place. This shot ,which is also referred as a long shot or master shot, helps orient the audience in the direction of the action. This type of shot gives the actors room to move around without having the camera having to follow them. An establishing shot is a type of wide shot which shows you the outside of a building before the camera cuts to the inside.

Medium Shots (MS)



These shots are shot usually from the actors belly button to slightly above the actor's head. This shot is different from a close up because it allows the actor to have more breathing space. It is usually used in a film when a actor is holding something important or elaborating with his/her hands .



                                

An over shoulder shot used to capture a reaction in Crazy Stupid Love.

Over Shoulder Shot from Mean Girls

                                                                                                                                           
                                                                 

                                                             Over Shoulder Shot (OSS)

An over shoulder shot filmed as one actor's back or profile is closer to the camera than the other actor's face. In an over shoulder shot the camera cuts of the individual shots of each of the actors speaking. They are also used to capture reactions.                                                                                  

                                                                                                                                                                           Two Shot

This type of shot is employed in the film industry when the frame encompasses the view of two people (the subjects). The subjects do not have to be next to each other. There are many common two-shots which have only one subject in the foreground and the other subject in the background.

                     Close Up (CU)

You have different types of close ups. You have the medium close up which is filmed half way between a mid shot and a tight close up. The purpose of the shot is to show the face more clearly, without getting uncomfortably close.

The Tight Close Up is usually shot from above the actor's chest or the nape of the neck just slightly above the top of the head. The aim of the shot is to get in closer so that the actor's head covers most of the frame.
In general close ups create a sense of intimacy and makes the audience feel included in the scene.
High Angles in film

The way a high shot is normally filmed is using a crane, standing on a hill, or the camera could be looking out a window of a high building. Directors normally use the high shot to show that the character is less intimating. 

Low Angles in film

For a low shot you shoot below the subject's height. You can do this many ways as long as the camera is facing upwards towards the actors from the floor. These type of shots makes a character appear more intimating and is usually used if authority over other characters.
Birds Eye View Shot

This shot the camera looks down on a scene. It shows the audience the big picture. It can be an interior shot or it can be a very effective exterior shot from the sky. Directors use it to show that the main character is not always significant.
The way in which they do it is by using a camera crane, or if they don't have much money they will take a shot looking down from a tall structure.



Week 2: Pitch two (Leyton Advert) Group: Me, Mahin, Ahmed and Stella

The presentation for this week was the advert for the college. 
Firstly as a group Me, Mahin and Ahmed discussed our ideas about what we were going to do for the advert.
Me and Mahin went to Sanoobar to get the business video for our presentation which help us understand what a video is used for. I sent and received the final few emails and got the information together before going through everything we need for the pitch.
On pitch day me, Mahin and Ahmed got together to organize the pitch before we did it in front of the panel. Overall I thought it went well. Next time we should think about using a script for our piece because this would help us concentrate more about what we had to say so we don't become hesitant.

Jobs

Pre - Production
The Writer :- This is the person who writes the script for the actor and the crew to follow.
The Producer :- In the business there are different type of producer. The main job of a producer is to over see things. The executive producer is the person who rises the money for the project but does not attend day to day filming.
Production
The Director: Another job that does exactly what it says on the tin. The director directs the actors and actress through the script so it makes sense when they have gone throw the production.
The Cinematographer: He/ She creates a consistent look for the film and makes images that helps it to tell the story. It's about what's in the frame, the lighting and getting images that makes the mood right which will push the story along and keeps the audience's attention.
The Production Manger:  This job involves planning, coordination and control of manufacturing processes. The PM ensures that the goods and the services are produced efficiently and that the correct amount is produced at the right cost and level of quality.
The Assistant Director: includes tracking daily progress against the filming production schedule, preparing daily call sheets, checking cast and crew and maintaining order on the set. in addition to this they have to take care of health and safety of the crew.
The Line Producer:  This job is one of the first people to be employed on a film's production an are rarely involved in the development of the project. They often play a crucial role in costing the production in order to provide investors with the confidence to invest in the project. 
The Composer:  The Composer is the person who organises the music and writes it. Music is a key part of the film when it come to the editing the movie as it set the tone for every scene.
The Narrator: Some film have a narrator who tells the story and is normally over dubbed so he or she can set the scene.
The Assistant Camera: This is one of the most skilled jobs on a film crew. The ACs are responsible for focusing and refocusing the camera lens as actors move within the frame of each shot. The AC rely on experience and instinct for each focal adjustment.
The Gaffer: The gaffer is an electrician who manages the lighting in a film production. This position is both technical and creative. Responsibilities he has include everything from setting up portable generators to creating certain mood effects with lights.
Best Boy: They are in charge of the people and equipment, scheduling the required quantities for each day's work.  When the head of either department needed another body temporarily, he'd go to the head of the other department and ask him to "lend me your BEST boy". By default the 2nd in charge of either department came to be known as best boy.
The Grip: They work closely with the Director, DoP and the Camera Operator to ensure that all positioning or movement of the cameras is possible.
The Boom Operator: He/She is the assistant to the sound mixer. He operates the sound coming from the microphone.
The Sound Recorder: The responsibilities include getting the right sound. He is on set with a microphone on the end of a metal pole so that the actor can play the scene naturally.
Clapper: The clapper is on a film set so he can put a big board up and clap it just to check if the sound and picture is ok.
Past Production
The Sound Editor: Sound Editors are the Head of Department. They are responsible for all sound post production. They are the Director’s main point of contact for everything concerning film soundtracks.
The Sound Mixer: Sound mixers are amongst the most common type of equipment in the world of audio production. Every sound operator must know what a sound mixer is and how to use it.
The Picture Editor:
The Art Director: Art Directors start work up to 4 to 5 months before shooting begins,on low budget films they may need to start 8 weeks in advance. After the Final Schedule is delivered detailing the precise order of scenes in which the film will be shot, they begin the work on overseeing the preparation. They analyse the script to identify all props or special items that may require.
The Special Effects Designer: They are responsible for much of the post-production work in the television and film industry. The visual effects artist ensures that all of the visual effects are woven together seamlessly. Furthermore they continue to become more specialized as the film and television industries embrace the newest in technology.
The Makeup Artist: A make-up artist ensures that the performers or presenters have suitable make-up and hairstyles before they appear in front of cameras or to an audience. This may be in a different type of performance such as film, television, theatre or live music.
The Costume Designer: During pre-production Costume Designers break down the scripts scene by scene. They do this in order to work out how many characters are involved and what costumes are required for them. The Costume Designer then begin the more complex task of developing the costume plots for each and every character.