Recap:Mise-en-scene
The Elements of Mise en Scene Settings & Props
Costume, Hair & Make Up
Figure expression and movement
Staging
Lighting and Colour
Off screen space
Each aspect of mise-en-scene has hidden meanings within a film and sends signals to the audience about how we are supposed to feel at a certain point
Cinematography
Elements of Cinematography
Framing
Composition
Lens
Depth of field
Camera Angles
Distance shots
Colour and lighting
Framing.The chosen position of a camera makes a drastic difference in the framing of the image.
This effects how we perceive the filmed event.
Cinematography:
Composition:
The ‘Putting together’ of different images within the scene. (the arrangement of images) People, objects and colour.
This can create good or bad images.
Distance Shots:
Extreme Long shot
Long Shot
Medium Shot
Medium Close Up
Close Up
Extreme Close Up
High Angle Shot
Low Angle Shot
Makes the character look
small and insignificant
Makes the character look imposing and
majestic
Birds Eye View Shot
Worm Eye View Shot
Canted Angle/Dutch Angle
Disorientates the audience – can show the characters
state of mind
Straight Angle
Movement
Pan
Camera stays in one place but moves from side to side
Shaking your head
Tilt
Camera stays in one place but moves up and down
Nodding your head
Tracking shot
Whole camera moves usually on a set of tracks
Dolly
Whole camera moves on a set of wheels
Crane
Camera is above the action attached to a crane
Aerial shot
Camera is above the action in a plane
Steady cam
Camera is attached to camera person however is controlled by weights to stay smooth
HandheldCamera is held by camera person
Zoom
Camera lense moves toward/away from the action but camera stays still
Reverse Zoom
the camera physically moves backwards while the operator zooms forwards
Wide angle lens.
Distorts the image. Distance between foreground and background appear greater.
The edges appear stretched and distorted.
Medium angle lens.
Most common lens. Avoids noticeable Perspective distortions.
Appears to maintain natural depth within the frame.
Telescopic lens.
Depth is reduced and so characters and image appear on the same plain as each other.
Movement seem distorted as distance is squashed.
Used for largely in sports footage.
Shallow focusDeep focusObject in both the foreground and background are visible
Only objects in the foreground are visiable
Allows the audience to see more detail
Makes the audience focus on something specific
Three Key Lighting:
Key
Fill
Back
Lighting
High Key Lighting Low Key Lighting
Can be: Natural and ambient.Strong contrast. Man made.
Can depend on the type of Stock used. (Film)
Fast (Sensitive)
Slower (Less)
Colour carries certain connotations which may add meaning to a scene (i.e. Red = Danger/Passion)
Can give a scene a particular look, feel or mood
Can be used for dramatic effect
Subtle colour shades were created through:
Camera stock types being dyed. 1950-60sThe use of Filters placed over the lens. 1970s-90sNow you have a colourist who adds colour Post production (Editing)
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