Preliminary Task - Camera Skills

The benefits of using a tripod

• the camera is kept on steady if positioned correctly.
• camera shot aspects such as pans and tilts can be performed by using the device at the top which allows you to do so.
• the pole on the top of the tripod where the camera is placed lets you do pans and tilts.
• the tripod also allows the user to extend the device allowing them to have different high angle or low angle shots.

Here is an image of a tripod:

Here is a video of a tripod being used:



The benefits of using the 180 degree rule

• by using the rule it doesn't disorientate the viewer
• the technique saves time when filming the scene as usually one take is needed and gives two shots of this scene which, when editing, can change between the shots for a more interesting aspect of the scene.
• also, for continuity filming, this method of filming a scene is helpful because rather than filming different shots at different times, which may alter things like clothing or hair; the shot is filmed in one take meaning the likelihood of a continuity fault is reduced.

This video explains how the 180 degree rule is used and the effects is causes.

In the preliminary task we will ensure the use of both the tripod and the 180 degree for clearer pans, tilts and also to not disorientate the audience when watching the film.