THTRFLM 1T03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Medium Shot, Establishing Shot, 180-Degree Rule
30 May 2013
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Elements of film narrative: cinematography: the shots, editing - the sequence of shots and the links between them. The shots: the extreme long-shot (establishing shots): And how are we asked to look at it: the long shot: Imprecise term about the distance from stage to audience in the theatre. Places characters in relation to space in relation to each other. Blocking within the set will indicate the relationships of the different characters within the possible world of the play, just as on stage. Position of characters within the frame also indicates importance to director and the objectives of the film. The full-shot another version of the long shot. Includes human body from head to toe: medium shot: The two shot (two characters in the frame) The three shot (three actors in the frame) Focus on interaction between characters see action and reaction at the same time. Focus spread between characters but blocking will influence this effect: the close up:
