April 24th

Hello!

Today we are going to split our course into two parts. For the first part, we are going to do another tutorial article from the video tutorial website about "shots". I know this is not the most thrilling thing, but there is a lot of good information in it. I'd like you to read through it (second on Shooting) and answer the following:

Shooting Tutorial

1. Why are 90% of shots close-ups? Please give 2 reasons

2. What does a close-up shot generally include?

3. What type of shot is important to avoid? Why is this?

4. What does every scene generally start with? Why do you think this is? Do you every notice a sequence of shots within a scene-what is that?

5. What kind of shot does the Tonight Show generally use?

6. What is important to never do while shooting? Why is this? (give 3 reasons)

7. Please explain the important of high angle/low angle/ and looking room.

8. Why are lines important in a shot? How can you make your shots more interesting with the use of line?




PART II

For the second part of today:

We are going to play with photoshop video. To do this, we will switch places with our other group. If you have time before going to the other side, please watch this 7 minute video that explains the basics of photoshop video.


Intro to Photoshop Video