shots,camera angles, degree rules and compositions

Head room is the space between the top of the head and the top of the composition or frame.Subjects eyes are on the top third of the composition usually, or on any of the points on the rules of the third as long as they are off center. To much space is left above the head is known as 'dead space' which is undesirable.

Leading room is the space where the dramatic energy is directed.for close up shots lead room is also called 'nose room' more space in front of the face because energy is projected there.

Anticipatory framing establishes that the camera needs to anticipate the movement within the scene rather than react to it. If reacting camera would have jerky movements and the subject would not be positioned correctly in the frame.The camera should bring as little attention to itself a possible.

Choreography of movements is when shots of other cameras are merged into shots of a different camera that when viewed together you don't feel the difference due to skillful editing.
                                         example of head shot and leading room/nose room.

 Camera shots.
We studied various examples of camera shots and so i tried some of them on my own and some with my partner.

there are 3 common mistakes made by film makers and photographer
1.too much dead space/negative space(when you leave to much space on the top of the characters head)

2.fail to leave enough head space above head, in case of close shots its okay but not advisable for full or medium shot.

3.cut of at the limbs(ankles, wrists etc.)

 Full shot
from head to toe.the context should be there.graphically wide area so that body language is visible and more people can come in the frame.

 Giving my image wider space i have a full shot that allows body language and enough space for other people as well.

Medium full shot

first cut just above the knees.

Cowboy/Medium shot
space below waist enough that if the character puts his/her hand down it is not cut.

Medium close shot
great shot for less environment.multitask emotional state, body language, props and other characters.

Close shot
face primarily. focuses on the emotions. head is slightly cut,chest is cut but the eyes and the face remains the center.

Wide close up
inner world of the character is highlighted.just above the top of the characters head,top of the shoulder.

Full close up
rule of thirds must be followed. dont clip the chin but head can be cut slightly again.

Medium close up
eyebrows above can be cut but the chin can be slightly clipped of. basically what is the character saying beneath their words.

Extreme close up
chin to be cut of so that means frame from eyebrows to the lower lips.

Macro close up

features a particular part of the body. punctuate a narrative that points out the smaller details.


 Camera angles
Adult view

Birds eye view

Worms eye view

High angle

Low angle