What shot types are used in the openings of successful films?

Posted: October 18, 2012 in Camera angles, Preparation for main task, School Based Drama, Shot types, Techniques
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S—watch the opening of Kes, a scene from If; look at the opening of Notes From A Scandal opening as well; what shots are used

What shot types are used and why? How does the GENRE of the film influence the shot type?

GROUP EXERCISE: each student picks TWO camera shots to draw and storyboard on a Post-it Note.

INDIVIDUAL: Storyboard in depth the opening TWO minutes of a film…

 

D-students must copy and film ONE of these scenes, using the techniques used OR find their own opening to copy…

 

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