CAMERA TECHNIQUES

• Framing - where people, props etc are placed within the frame (the composition)
• Angles - high angle (birds eye view)- shot from above
• Aerial shot- filmed from a helicopter
• Low angle - filmed from below
• Movement Pan/panning - camera moves on a pivot left/right
• Tilt - Camera moves up or down on its pivot
• Track/tracking - shot attached to moving object to follow the action
• Zoom - camera moves in/out on an object
• Short Take - Shot lasts for a short time
• Long Take - Shot lasts for a long time

EDITING TECHNIQUES

• Quick cuts - Shot moves rapidly from one frame/ shot to the next
• Fade (fade to black)- One shot fades away to black and the next shot fades in
• Dissolve - One shot fades out as the next shot simultaneously fades in
• Wipe - A shot is literally wiped off the screen by another
• Slow motion - A sequence is slowed down
• Fast motion - A sequence is sped up
• Stop Motion - A series of still shots or drawings are taken with a still camera and mixed into a moving image program to create a digital animation sequence
• Iris in/out- to conform with a movie style opening

PRODUCTION SKILLS

• Reliable performance (Convincing performers)
• Good directorial skills (Assertive)
• Knowing and understanding the wants and expectations of the audience
• Time management (having a detailed plan)
• Thorough planning (Organisation)
• Good research
• Enthusiasm and motivation
• Camera skills (i.e. no shaky camera)
• Editing skills (e.g. Lip-syncing)
• Using suitable settings
• Utilising everyone’s skills
• Room for debate
• Being objective

These points all are going to be considered when we start the production work.