Camera techniques

• Camera techniques can be separated into 3 categories:

  • Angles
  • Shots
  • Movements
• Name the type of angle camera techniques:


  • Eye level
  • Shoulder level
  • Low angle
  • High angle
  • Ground level
  • Overhead shots
• Name the type of shots of camera techniques:

  Extreme long shots

  Long shots

  Medium shots

  Closeups

  Extreme close ups
• Name the type of movements in camera techniques:

  • Zoom
  • Pan
  • Tilt
  • Tracking shots
• Name the features of key light

  • The main light. Sets the scene through high or low key lighting
• Name the features of fill light

  Softens shadows and adds dimensions
• Name the features of backlight

  Separates the subject from the background for depth.
• State the atmosphere High key lighting conveys:

  Positive atmosphere
• State the atmosphere low key lighting conveys:

  Mystery and drama
• State the atmosphere natural lighting conveys

  Realistic feel