Daily Archives: January 25, 2013

Welcome to the Camera (finally!)

All cameras (no matter how fancy or expensive or small) have 3 main components. They are: lens body viewfinder The lens lets in light and thus an image. The body processes the image either chemically to a film (which needs … Continue reading

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Visual Story Sequences

Telling a story visually – thatʻs the challenge here! There are many ways to do it, but I will introduce a standard pattern that I want you all to master. Once youʻve mastered it, you are free to switch it … Continue reading

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Storyboards

Before even going out to shoot, itʻs crucial to have a plan first. If you can visualize your shots, youʻll have an idea of how the shots fit together. It helps you communicate with the rest of your crew and … Continue reading

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Framing & Composition

Think of the camera as your paint brush and the screen as your canvas. The arrangement of the objects on your screen refer to Framing & Composition. Here are notes from our lecture: 12F_Framing_Comp_Notes

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