Cinematography: Practical task

 1) Get into pairs or work individually. Note: although the planning and filming can be done collectively, all students MUST edit their OWN video.

Filmed with Kaye.

2) Plan out the different shots, angles and examples of camera movement you need to include.

• long  shot
• ots
• medium shot
• long shot + tilt
• low angle shot
• high angle shot
• tracking shot
• close up
• pov

3) Film everything you need - as creatively as possible. You can use comedy, narrative or just keep it simple and descriptive. However, you MUST make sure the framing and labelling using media terminology is accurate. This means text on screen labels as part of your editing process.

4) Edit your video to approximately one minute, adding music, voiceover, effects and anything else that will make your film visually effective and entertaining for an audience. You can edit in school using Premiere Pro but are welcome to edit at home if you have the laptop/PC to do it. Remember, the one element you must include is titles - text on screen - correctly identifying each shot type / camera movement / angle you use. Here's a YouTube tutorial if you're not sure how to add text for each shot/camera movement you include.

5) Export your finished video, upload it to YouTube and post it to your blog along with a brief explanation of your work.

In my video, we follow the narrative of two girls going shopping. Although the plot is simple, I attempted to capture their friendship through the different camera shots and angles as they shop. I chose an upbeat song to reflect an atmosphere of happiness and excitement, which illustrates the two characters' healthy and joyful relationship. Furthermore, we recorded this in high-key lighting, during the day as well, to maintain this positive mood throughout the clips/narrative.