English Essentials - Flying Through Film - Cinematography (Stage 5, Years/Grades 9-10)

This video tutorial explores the art of cinematography, focusing on various camera shots, angles, and movements. It begins with basic shots like close-ups, mid shots, and long shots, then delves into more complex techniques such as extreme close-ups, point of view shots, aerial shots, and arc shots. The tutorial also covers camera angles, including canted angles, and movements like tilting, panning, and compound motion. Additionally, it discusses the impact of focus, both shallow and deep, on storytelling. The video aims to enhance understanding of how directors use these techniques to convey meaning and emotion in films.

How does the use of canted angles affect the viewer's perception?

What role does camera movement play in conveying emotion in a scene?

In what ways can shaky cam enhance the realism of a film?

What is the difference between shallow focus and deep focus?