Rishi Changela - Film Techniques Worksheet PDF

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CAMERA ANGLES This angle shoots the subject from below. What is it? Low angle What does this angle show Peter is feeling? This angle illustrates the new found power that Peter Parker feels from his spider suit.

This angle shoots the subject from above. What is it? High angle What does this angle show Harry is feeling? This angle shoots the subject from above to create a feeling of powerlessness and weakness

This angle, also called a canted angle, adds tension to a frame and create a sinister or distorted view of a character. What else is it called? Dutch angle Why is this angle used in this scene with Batman and the Joker?

This is the most commonly used angle in film. It accounts for 9095% of shots in films. What is it? Eye level Why do you think it is commonly used? It is commonly used as it is the most natural angle.

CAMERA SHOTS This shot is the most natural: subjects are shot from the middle up. What is it called? Medium shot Why makes this shot natural? Medium shots make it natural as it focuses on a character in a scene while still showing some environment.

This image takes up at least 80% of the frame and therefore appears to be quite large. What is it called? Close up Why would a director choose to use this shot? The director would use this shot to show the audience the details on the characters face

This shot is used to set the scene. What is it called? Long shot What would be the benefit of a new scene or the start of a film beginning with this shot? It would be the benefit of a new scene or the start of a film as it would establish the scene.

This is a shot, taken from some distance, which shows the full subject and some of the background as well. What is it called? Long shot What is the purpose of this shot? The purpose of this shot is to emphasizing place and location, and also reveal details of the characts to highlight emotions of a character.

LIGHTING TECHNIQUES This type of lighting makes the most of dark tones and shadows. What is it called? Low-key lighting What type of mood does this style of lighting create? The type of mood this style of lighting creates a haunted feeling that would make the audience scared.

This type of lighting is commonly used, even throughout the shot and uses the standard three-point lighting technique (key light, back light, fill light). What is it called? Three Point Lighting Technique Why is this lighting technique commonly used? It makes the character stand out

Where in particular do we often see it used? We particular see this used when an a character is talking and is in the main focus of the scene This lighting is usually bright and free from dark shadows, highlighting certain parts more prominently than others. High key lightning What type of mood does this lighting suggest? Upbeat mood (cheerful, positive, optimistic)

In what type of scene could you choose to use this lighting? When there is feeling of happiness or love etc.

LEFT: Front/rear lighting. What can this suggest about a character? Dramatic as it lights up the character face RIGHT: Bottom/side lighting. What can this suggest about a character? This shows emotion of the character by making it more dramatic way.

CAMERA FOCUS When one subject or object is in focus and the rest of the shot is out of focus. What is this called? __________________________________ Sometimes the director shifts the focus from one object to another during a shot. What is the name of this technique? __________________________________ Why would a director want to have only one object in focus?

This is a shot where the foreground and background are both in focus. What is it called? Deep Focus How common do you think this shot is and why? It is common as all elements all of the image including the foreground, middle ground, and background are all in sharp focus.

This is when a director intentionally puts an object/subject/setting slightly out of focus to make the image look unclear. What is it called? Soft focus What might the director’s intention be when using this technique? The director might intentionally make it look like it is unfocused...