Framing+Your+Shots

=== Before we get into advanced video camera shot types and movements, we will look at how to frame our shots with the most basic techniques in film. This will be a basic review for some of you while others will be introduced to these for the first time. As we progress through this section, new techniques will be implemented. ===

=1. Rule of Thirds=

**What is it?**
The rule of thirds is applied by aligning a subject with the guide lines and their intersection points, placing the horizon on the bottom or top line, or allowing linear features in the image to flow from section to section.



** This link examines the foundation of camera work; "The rule of thirds": **
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 * The rule of thirds: **

=2. Why Use Different Camera Techniques?= Using a variety of camera techniques allow us to demonstrate different aspects of a film's setting, characters, and themes.

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=3. Techniques You May Know= Students that have taken Communication Media 10 in previous years will will be familiar with some of the basic cinematic techniques. We will do a quick refresh of these before moving into a few new techniques.

The video and document below provide the shot types and movements that we examines in CM10. media type="youtube" key="MXGv_u7Zb10" width="560" height="315"



=4. New Shots and TechniquesTo Examine=

This video does a fantastic job at covering many of the new techniques that we will be using. It provides explanations and examples from different Hollywood productions. media type="vimeo" key="52010997" height="360" width="640"

Here are two videos that will further clarify some of the shots: media type="youtube" key="CYPrtXZ7HVE" width="400" height="315"media type="youtube" key="dhbZRc2tntg" width="400" height="315"

Continuous Filming Technique: media type="youtube" key="FthEJGR61c8" width="560" height="315"

The documents below will also provide you with cinematic technique resources.

**The links below are also fantastic resources when examining camera shot types and movements.** [] [] [] []

How many different shot types can you count?!?
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=5. Getting The Most Out Of Your Tripod=

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The Perfect Pan
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