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Visual Techniques

Published on Nov 22, 2015

An introduction to visual techniques used by film-makers, photographers, and visual artists to tell a story.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Cinematography

The Art of Visual Storytelling
Photo by SalFalko

Tell the story of this image...

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Have students think-pair-share about a backstory for this image: Setting? Protagonist? Plot?
Photo by i k o

Framing

Have students frame a neighbor using their hands. Discuss pg. 11 in SpringBoard about how framing borders the subject.

Shot Types

Extreme Long Shot

a.k.a. the Establishing Shot.
Ask: why do directors use this?
(to establish setting)
Students added this example to their blue margins on pg. 11.
Photo by joiseyshowaa

Long Shot

See pg. 11. Students highlight key details for each definition.
Photo by TeryKats

Medium Shot

Photo by catbagan

Medium Shot

Emphasize use of dialogue in film with medium shots. Wasit up.
Photo by daarryyyll

Close-up

Uses: facial expression, emotion, and detail. Focuses on one thing. Captures entire head. Also used for portraiture.
Photo by zilverbat.

Extreme Close-up

"part of a whole"
Focuses on key detail, clues, or can even be used as a transitional device.

Extreme Close-up

Note use of detail.

Camera Angles

Eye Level

Natural level.
Photo by daarryyyll

High angle

She doesn't seem weak or powerless, but the angle implies she has a challenge to overcome.

High angle

Shows subject as weak or powerless.
Photo by BC Gov Photos

Low Angle

Enlarges subject.
Photo by Paco CT

Low Angle

Empowers subject. Used often for antagonists to make them fearful.

Camera
Point-of-View

Subjective

a.k.a. 1st person POV

Subjective

Note how it makes viewer a part of the scene.
Photo by Peter E. Lee

Objective

a.k.a. 3rd person POV
Photo by marfis75

Lighting

High Key

Over-saturated and intense.
Photo by chrisotruro

Low Key

Shadows, mystery, depth.

Low Key

Shadows, mystery, depth.
Photo by Dani_vr

Neutral

Normal lighting.
Photo by Transformer18