Camera and Editng Techniques

Camera Techniques
Framing- where people, props ect are placed within the frame (the composition)
Angles- high angle (birds eye view)- shot from above
Aerial shot- filmed from a helicopter
Low angle- filmed from below
Movement Pan/panning- camera moves on a pivot left/right
Tilt- Camera moves up or down on its pivot
Track/tracking- shot attached to moving onject to follow the action
Zoom- camera moves in'out on an object
Short Take- Shot lasts for a short time
Long Take- Shot lasts for a long time

Editing Techniques
Quick cuts- Shot moves rapidly from onr frame/ shot to the next
Fade (fade to black)- One shot fades away to black and the next shot fades in
Dissolve- One shot fades out as the next shot simultaneously fades in
Wipe- A shot is literally wiped off the screen by another
Slow motion- A sequence is slowed down
Fast motion- A sequence is sped up
Stop Motion- A series of still shots or drawings ect. are taken with a still camera and mixed into a moving image programme to create a digital animation sequence