Camera Framing!

Continuing through the learning on the basics of filming and the filming process today we looked into camera framing. This framing in film is used as the eyes of film directing the viewer through the camera. Creating relationships between subjects, adding depth, and highlighting actions or details.

What are these types of camera framing?

Singles 

A single is when one subjects is in the frame alone. They are the primary focus, so their emotions and actions are the entirety of the shot. The sense of isolation and loneliness are primary emotions in this camera frame.

2 Shot

A 2 shot happens when two subjects are in the frame together. An extremely useful frame for showing a close relationship whether as partners, friends or enemies

3 Shot and So On-

Continuing with the same concept these shots are self-describing. A 3 shot would be one containing 3 subjects in frame, a 4 shot would be containing 4 subjects in frame. These shots provide details on a group dynamic, their actions as well as emotions between them.

                      

                               

Crowd Shot-

In this feature of framing it contains multiple subjects in the same frame. In these frames a scene of chaos, collective emotion and just pure scale can be depicted.

 

Over The Sholder Shot-

Being a hybrid of a single shot and a 2 shot it demonstrates a both sided perspectives. The camera is placed behind "over the shoulder" of one subject showing how they see and interact with the other subject who is in front of them.

Point Of View Shot-

In this shot the camera is placed to act like a subject's "eyes" immersing the viewers into the film. The audience is directly experiencing the subject's emotions while directly looking at the other subjects. 

 

Insert Shot-

This shot is a close up in some cases an extreme close up shot of a specific detail or object. The film needs this detail to be focused, understood and remembered by the audience so this clear, tight shot is inserted.