Camera movement: steadicam.

Camera movement: Steadicam.

A director may choose to use the steadicam camera movement because they would need to film something that is moving during the scene however would need the shot to be smooth without any mistakes, even whilst on an uneven surface or whilst moving quickly. 

A director may choose to use a steadicam shot on a person because the actor may be moving fairly quickly and the director would like to have a smooth shot of them moving without any additional camera movement. An actor may be moving quickly and swiftly or they may be moving slower and therefore the director would need a shot of them with the camera keeping up with the actor. For example:

Example from the film The Shining:                          Example from the film Titanic:

A director may choose to use a steady cam on a shot of scenery more than an object, however they may also need to film an object based on what it may be and why it needs to be filmed. A director would more likely need and want to film a shot of scenery with a steadicam because that way they are able to produce an accurate shot of content. For example:

Example from the film Reservoir Dogs:                         Example from the film Saving Private Ryan:

 

Example clip from the film Goodfellas:

Camera movement: dolly.

Camera movement: Dolly.

A director may choose to use the dolly camera movement because they need to film a scene whilst in motion however instead of the camera moving back and forth it would mainly move around in a circle. The dolly camera movement is where the camera is put on a track and therefore the camera moves around but in a sequence.

A director may use the dolly camera movement on a person if the actor or person is moving or if they for some reason would have the camera moving around them. If a person or actor is being interrogated for example the camera movement may move back and forth to show their panic or to show the quick process and thoughts that they might be going through. For example:

Example from the films Star Trek and The Shining:      Example from the TV show Sherlock Holmes:

A director may use the dolly camera movement on an object or scenery because they would like to capture the essence that the object or scene is within. The director may use the dolly camera effect if they would like to film the scenery that the content is set within. For example:

Example from the film Hugo:                                                   Unknown example:

Camera movement: Hnadheld

Camera movement: Handheld

A director may choose to use a hand held camera, instead of using a tripod or other piece of equipment because they may need the camera action to be fairly quick but not smooth, therefore they would choose to use a handheld camera. A director may also need to travel and does not want to pack too much camera equipment. 

A director may choose to use a handheld camera on an actor or person because they are moving quite swiftly and the camera is required to follow them shortly after. For example: 

Two examples from the film Black Swan:

A director may choose to use a handheld camera on an object because they do not need to use a large amount of camera equipment on a still object. However the director may also use a hand held camera on scenery for a 'shaky' panning of a scene. For example:

Example from the film District 9:      Example from the film 28 Days Later:
 

Example clip from the film Black Swan:

Camera movement: zoom out.

Camera movement: Zoom out.

A director may choose to use the zoom out camera movement because they would like the subject of the frame to be further away from the lens,therefore they would use the zoom out to do this. A director could also choose to use this on an object for the same reason. 

A director may choose to use the zoom out movement on an actor or person because they would like the audience to view the actor or person from a further distance than the previous movement they were in. A director may also use the zoom out movement on someone because they would like to end the scene with the actor in the shot however with an effect. For example:

Example from the film Goodfellas:                                Example from the film La Haine: 

A director may choose to use the zoom out movement on an object or scenery because they want the viewer to see the object or scene from a different perspective and also for effect. Therefore they may use the zoom out effect to end a scene or to end a film. For example:

Example from the film Poltergeist:             Example from the film Lord of the rings:                                              

 

Example clip from the film Goodfellas:

Frames: Aerial.

Frames: Aerial.

A director would choose to use an Aerial shot because they would like the audience to view the content from a different perspective and view. The director would most likely have a good reason as to why they would like to use aerial frame. They could want to shoot a scene from a great height therefore would need to use the aerial specified frame.

A director could choose to use an aerial frame on an actor or person because they would like to film or need to film the actor or person from a great height therefore would need this specified frame. The director may also want or need to film the subject outside from a height or high perspective. For example:

Example from the film The Devil Wears Prada:       Example from the film Enemy Of The State:

A director would most likely not film an object as such from an aerial perspective, however they may choose to film scenery using an aerial frame. The director may also choose to use an aerial frame to end a scene, pan out or end a film maybe a cliff hanger. For example:

Example from the soap Eastenders:     Example from the film World War Z:

 

Example clip from the British soap Eastenders:

Frames: Bird's eye.

Frames: Bird's eye.

A director would choose to use a bird's eye view shot because they would like the audience or viewer to gain a different perspective, therefore the director would use bird's eye view so the audience can enjoy the content from a different angle.

A director may choose to use a bird's eye view on a actor or person because they would like the audience or viewer to watch the actor from a diverse perspective or angle. The director may also choose to use bird's eye view because they would like the actor or person to be viewed from a bird's perspective. For example:

Example from the film The Avengers:                          Example from the TV show Friends:

 
A director may choose to use a bird's eye view on scenery instead of an object. This is because the director would like the audience or viewer to see a specific piece of scenery from a new perspective instead of just a 'normal' shot. For example:
Example from the film127 Hours:      Example from the film Enemy Of The State:
  
Example clip from the film Zodiac:

Frames: Point of view.

Frames: Point of view shot.

A director would choose to use a point of view shot because it allows the audience to be put into the actor's position. The director is trying to assist the audience in feeling the same emotions as the actor and therefore the audience feel as though they are included within the moment that which they are viewing.

A director would only use a point of view shot on an actor, it is extremely rare that the director would use it on an object. The director is trying to cause the audience or view to feel the same emotions and experience as the actor that is in the film or content that is being filmed. For example:

Example from the film Mean girls:                           Example from the film Gizmodo India:

Example from the film The Royal Tenenbaums:
 
Example clip from the film The Royal Tenenbaums:
                                               Example clip from the film Mean Girls:

Frames: Worms eye view.

Frames: Worm's eye view.

A director would choose to use a worm's eye view because it portrays the view from a third perspective and is useful for mostly Disney and Pixar films. A worms eye view is able to display a different scale of perspective that an audience would not think of. 

A director would choose to use a worm's eye view on a person or actor because they would like to show the audience a perspective that they may not think about or that is unexpected. A director would most likely use a worm's eye view on an actor because someone or something has turned small or if they already are small. For example:

Example from the film Honey I Shrunk The Kids:      Example from the film The Witches:

 

A director would most likely use the worm's eye view on an object to show the scale of largeness or to show how small someone or something is in comparison to the object that is being portrayed. This then displays to the audience the difference in size between two objects. For example:

Examples from the film Ant Bully:

 

Example clip from the film Honey I Shrunk The Kids:

Camera movement: whip pan

Camera Movement: Whip pan.

A whip pan is when the camera is transitioning into another scene however would like to show how swiftly the change is. A director would mainly choose to use it because they are showing the change in a period of time. 

A director would choose to use a whip pan on a actor or person because they may be showing the change in a person through a whip pan say if they are moving from the present to the future or during a flashback. For example:

Two examples from the film The shining:

A director may not choose to use a whip pan on an object, however they may choose to use it because they are filming scenery or a dramatic change in a specific scene. They may also use a whip pan in an action shot if it is a fast scene. For example:

Two examples from the film Whiplash:

Camera movement: pull focus

Camera Movement: Pull Focus.

 A director would use the camera to use the focus puller because it enables the audience to have their full attention on whatever is the main image. The director may also use the focus puller for effect, this could allow the audience to feel a specific emotion when watching and viewing a certain piece of content.

 

 

A director would use a focus puller effect on a person or actor because they could be using it to open or start a new scene. This could also be used to end a scene.  Another reason a director may use the focus puller on a person is if they are reacting to their previous actions. For example:

 

Example from the film Dear Frankie:                          Example from the film Jurassic World:

 






 A director may use the focus puller on an object because they would like that specific subject to be the centre of the scene and attention therefore the audience have their full attention on the object that is being projected onto the screen. For example:

 

 Example from the film The Conjuring:                         Example from the film Ratatouille:

 

 

 

 

Frames: High angle.

Frames: High angle.

A director would use a high angle because it can create a specific emotional effect on the audience. Placing the camera at a high angle can cause the actor, person or subject to appear smaller, therefore could create a sense of weakness, childlike appearance, lesser in status or make the actor look younger. This could then allow the audience member to feel as though they are in control.

 

A director would use the high angle on a person or actor so they appear weak which would cause the audience member to feel powerful or strong. It could also make the actor or person seem low or less in status therefore would assist the audience member to feel high in status or in control. For example:

Example from the film Harry Potter:                               Example from the film Matilda:

 

 

A director would use a high angle on an object or subject to allow the audience to feel empowered or so they feel in control. It could also cause the audience member to feel important. for example:

Example from the films James Bond, Shrek and Oliver Twist:      Example from the film Hugo:

                     







 

Camera movement: Zoom in

Camera movement: Zoom in.

A director would usually use a camera Zoom in movement to bring an image or object close to the camera lens or for effect. Zooming in on an object or subject, it allows the audience to view more of the subject than of the landscape or background view. However sometimes the director will zoom in on the landscape or the background at the start of a new scene.

If a director was to zoom in on a person or actor, it would most likely be in their eye, maybe as a vision that they might be 'seeing' or 'having', they could also be zooming on a person from behind someones shoulder. Another reason that a director might zoom in on a person could be if the film is 'old fashioned' or if it is supposed to be in an old time period. For example:

Example from the film Ratatouille:                           Example from the TV show That's so Raven:

A director would most likely use a zoom in camera movement on a landscape or on a background because they might need or want to zoom on a specific feature from or in the landscape. they could also be zooming in at the start of another scene. For example:

Two Examples from the film Limitless: 

 

Camera movement: Tilt.

Camera movement: Tilt.

A director may use tilting because they would like a person or object to look a specific way, for example if a director was to tilt the camera from a tree, the tree would look grand and large. However the director could use the tilt movement to make a person look large and big or small and slim.

A director would use the tilt movement on a person because they would like them to look a certain way or a certain form. They would use the tilt movement on a person because they would like them to look large therefore they would use the tilt from the bottom and if they wanted them to look big or large, and if they wanted them to look slim and tall they would tilt the camera from above or a great height. For example:
Example from the film The other guys:                          Example from the film Matilda:
 


A director would use the tilt movement on an object the same way and reason they would on a person, to make them look a certain way. A director would also use the tilt camera movement on scenery or on landscape. For example:
Example from the film Matilda:



Example from the film: The other guys: