Introduction to Cameras

The following images demonstrate our understanding of hows camera shots can be used to convey meaning and how outdoor lighting effects the quality of an image.

This is a good example of a Big close up shot because it shows the detail of  persons face,  it is usually
used to emphasize the characters emotional state.

This is an example of a wide shot also known as a establishing shot, the idea of this type of shot is to demonstrate a subjects surroundings and is designed to show the audience where the action is going to take place.


The Rule of Thirds

The basic principle of  the rule of thirds is to imagine an image is broken into nine sections, horizontally and vertically. The rule of thirds is used to identify important parts of an image that should be considered in the frame for the final image. 

The point behind these lines is that the photo becomes more balanced and allows the viewer to  interact with the image naturally. 

This is an example of a shot which breaks the conventions of rule of thirds. The shot is clearly not thought out well
 enough as our focus should be on the person. However, the shot is wasted by an unnecessary background and takes the viewer away from the subject. 

This shows a good example to show the basic use of rule of thirds. Although the subject is placed along a whole line, which means the person is off center, this results in a point of interest for the viewer whereas if the person was placed right along the center the would have turned into an awkward shot.  

These two shots again, demonstrate   shots which follow the conventions  (right) and break the conventions (left) of  the 'rule of thirds. 

This is an over the shoulder shot ( OSS), the shot is framed from behind a person who is looking at the subject , it is usually used to cut between those shot during a conversation and alternates the view between different speakers. This type of shot helps to establish a persons feelings from another perspective. 

The quality of this photo is very dark, this is due to the direct sunlight because it creates a strong, dark, shadowy effect and it is difficult to see the subject in the frame because the amount of light which coming through seems to be too overwhelming and doesn't allow the viewer to see a clear, detailed photo.  

This is an example of feet shot in a interesting way, from this shot we can tell that camera has captured a walking motion  and gives the image a sense of movement and liveliness.