Chapter 14Basic Camera Shots, Lighting, and Audio
Chapter Objectives
- Understand the basic shot types and when to use them.
- Learn to frame and apply the “rule of thirds” to compose shots.
- Know the basic types of lighting angles you’ll use.
- Learn some microphone techniques and the importance of using headphones.
- Learn about basic camera movements.
Basic Shot Types
Here are three basic shots you will incorporate into your video: wide, medium, and closeup. Each one serves a different purpose so think about why you are choosing a particular shot before setting it up.
Wide Shot
Wide shots reveal a lot of information about a scene. You will often want to begin a scene with a wide shot. When I say “wide” I don’t necessarily mean a wide angle ...
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