Cinematography 

Learn the basic 13 shots we will experiment with in class:

Directions for Cinematography Boot Camp:

Make an experimental film with a very simple plot. It can be about anything you want as long as it takes place on campus. Write your film using the Storyboard template. Fill out the back of the Storyboard template to plan the simple plot – it must have a beginning, middle, end, and closure.
 
Use all the angles and cinematography techniques we learn in class. The Establishing Shot must be first but then you can use these components in any order you choose. The film must contain the following cinematography components:

1. Establishing Shot
2. Long Shot
3. Mid Shot
4. Close Up
5. Extreme Close Up
6. Pan
7. Tilt
8. Low Angle
9. High Angle
10. Bird’s Eye View
11. Worm’s Eye View
12. Dutch Angle
13. 180 Degree Rule

 
Exclude dialogue in this intro activity. But your film must make proper use of and contain perfect:

• Lighting
• Focus
• Consistent clothing, props, makeup, etc. (continuity)

 
While editing, you must include:

1. Intro Text / Title (with interesting font)
2. Text labels for all 13 shots listed above
3. A few clever transitions
4. Royalty-free music – with audio volume at the perfect level
5. Ending Credits