Research: Camerawork Angles

Objective: The goal of this assignment was to take still photos of the shots planned in our storyboards. Along with taking the still photos, they had to be uploaded into an organizer with a definition, two purposes, an action line, genre, and three adjectives describing the shot. The shots were spilt into four sections consisting of shot sizes, angles, framing, and composition meaning we had to take over 32 pictures in total.

Section Two: Camera Angles

Eye Level Shot

Low Level Shot

High Angle Shot

Hip Level Shot

Knee Level Shot

Ground Level Shot

Shoulder Level Shot

Overhead Shot

Aerial Shot

Out of the 9 shots taken, the two I found to be the best were the high angle and ground level shot.

High angle shots can be used to display a difference in power. Often used in horror movies to showcase a relationship between protagonist and antagonist.

Ground level shots bring mystery and suspense. Horror movies include ground shots to give the audience a preview of what's to come and a chance to make assumptions. 

Reflection: This assignment was not only helpful, but fun. The assignment was less writing and more taking pictures correlating to the shots. We got to go outside, walk around, and get preview for how filming the short film is going to be. Working with my team member, Ale, was also a good experience since he was the model for most of the shots while I held the camera and took the pictures. This assignment gave me a better understanding on which shots work best in specific genres, like how extreme close up works with horror.