Lights, camera, action
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Camera
Please enter your name and the date, and then select Next to continue.
Kim Burton
Hi! Welcome to my film school.
You're going to learn about how the camera is used in films to create a story.
Then you're going to make your own film!
You're going to learn about how the camera is used in films to create a story.
Then you're going to make your own film!
Filmmakers choose camera shots to hide or reveal things to the audience.
My course will show you how the camera can be used to create feelings – to scare or excite us, to make us laugh or cry, to like certain characters, and dislike others.
My course will show you how the camera can be used to create feelings – to scare or excite us, to make us laugh or cry, to like certain characters, and dislike others.
There are three...
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Select Unit 1: Basic film terms to continue.
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Select Unit 1: Basic film terms to continue.
Filmmakers use many clever techniques to tell a film story. Here, you can find out more so you make your own film stories.
Unit 1. Basic film terms
Well done!
Your score was [score] out of 10.
Now you know more about how to use a camera to tell a film story.
Your score was [score] out of 10.
Now you know more about how to use a camera to tell a film story.
Unit 2: Training
Now let's explore how the choice of shots can change the meaning of a scene.
Knowing how to use the camera to hide and reveal information to the audience is very important in filmmaking.
For example, look at this shot.
This is a mid shot.
It's a good choice when you need to show a normal situation or what is happening between characters.
It's a good choice when you need to show a normal situation or what is happening between characters.
Now let's see what happens when I
change the way the camera is set up.
change the way the camera is set up.
Look at the shot now. The actors and the action are the same, but the camera has changed to a long shot.
This sure can make a big change!
This sure can make a big change!
What sort of situation do you think this
shot would be used for?
shot would be used for?
This shot would be good for showing:
a) the setting around the characters.
b) what the characters are feeling.
That's right.. and That's not
Let's change the shot again.
What sort of situation do you think this shot would be used for?
What sort of situation do you think this shot would be used for?
This shot would be good for showing:
a) dramatic tension (a feeling of suspense about what will happen next).
a) the setting around the characters.
That's right.. and That's not
Try to remember this information. It will be important when you're working on your own film.
You can go back to Unit 1: Basic film terms any time you need a reminder.
You can go back to Unit 1: Basic film terms any time you need a reminder.
Now it's time to try it out yourself!
Unit 2: Training
This is our film set.
Let's look at an example of how to shoot a film scene. This is for a romance: a story about people falling in love.
Let's look at an example of how to shoot a film scene. This is for a romance: a story about people falling in love.
Unit 2: Training
I will show you how to use camera shots, angles and movements to make this scene very romantic.
First, select Script to read about the scene.
First, select Script to read about the scene.
Title: WHEN BARRY MET SALLY
WRITTEN BY: IM Stukonyu
Shooting script
Production company: Delusion Pictures
WRITTEN BY: IM Stukonyu
Shooting script
Production company: Delusion Pictures
| Scene: 456 | Setting: COUNTRY LANE – late afternoon |
SALLY and BARRY are on their first date – a picnic in the country. They see two little rabbits. Barry picks some flowers for Sally. Holding the basket, their hands finally touch. At their picnic for two, they fall in love.
Unit 2: Training
Title: WHEN BARRY MET SALLY
WRITTEN BY: IM Stukonyu
Shooting script
Production company: Delusion Pictures
WRITTEN BY: IM Stukonyu
Shooting script
Production company: Delusion Pictures
| Scene: 456 | Setting: COUNTRY LANE – late afternoon |
SALLY and BARRY are on their first date – a picnic in the country. They see two little rabbits. Barry picks some flowers for Sally. Holding the basket, their hands finally touch. At their picnic for two, they fall in love.
Unit 2: Training
Make sure your name and the date are typed correctly, then select Next
Barry and Sally walking
in the country.
in the country.
Kim Burton
Title: WHEN BARRY MET SALLY
WRITTEN BY: IM Stukonyu
Shooting script
Production company: Delusion Pictures
WRITTEN BY: IM Stukonyu
Shooting script
Production company: Delusion Pictures
| Scene: 456 | Setting: COUNTRY LANE – late afternoon |
SALLY and BARRY are on their first date – a picnic in the country. They see two little rabbits. Barry picks some flowers for Sally. Holding the basket, their hands finally touch. At their picnic for two, they fall in love.
Unit 2: Training
The actors and crew are standing by. We're ready to shoot.
Select the camera to begin.
Select the camera to begin.
This is the first (or opening) shot. Let's do it together.
In this first shot, I want to set the scene, showing Sally and Barry in a romantic setting.
OK. Now select the camera
to choose shot two.
to choose shot two.
Good. Select the camera
to choose shot three.
to choose shot three.
It's time to add some interest to this scene and build up the romance.
Look at the script. What comes next?
Look at the script. What comes next?
Good work. Select the camera
to choose shot four.
to choose shot four.
There are two shots to go
Look at the script. What comes next?
Look at the script. What comes next?
Well done. Select the camera
to choose the last shot.
to choose the last shot.
Title: WHEN BARRY MET SALLY
WRITTEN BY: IM Stukonyu
Shooting script
Production company: Delusion Pictures
WRITTEN BY: IM Stukonyu
Shooting script
Production company: Delusion Pictures
| Scene: 456 | Setting: COUNTRY LANE – late afternoon |
SALLY and BARRY are on their first date – a picnic in the country. They see two little rabbits. Barry picks some flowers for Sally. Holding the basket, their hands finally touch. At their picnic for two, they fall in love.
Select the different camera shots in the menu below the frame and try them out.
Choose the shot that best shows the romantic setting.
Choose the shot that best shows the romantic setting.
Now we need to think about this new shot. Have a look.
In this shot I want the audience to connect with Sally and Barry and to see what is happening between them.
Look at each shot and select the best choice.
Look at each shot and select the best choice.
Yes, let's show the rabbits and flowers Barry and Sally see as they picnic. They are important in the story!
Select the best shot. Remember, you can go back to Unit 1 : Basic film terms to check information.
Select the best shot. Remember, you can go back to Unit 1 : Basic film terms to check information.
Ah, yes. Barry and Sally finally touch hands in this shot. This is very important to the story.
Select the best shot.
Select the best shot.
The last shot needs to wrap the scene up.
Select the best shot.
Select the best shot.
A close-up is not the best choice
This close-up just shows us Barry's feelings. It does not show Sally or the setting. The long shot is the best choice to show both the characters in a romantic setting.
This close-up just shows us Barry's feelings. It does not show Sally or the setting. The long shot is the best choice to show both the characters in a romantic setting.
Title: WHEN BARRY MET SALLY
WRITTEN BY: IM Stukonyu
Shooting script
Production company: Delusion Pictures
WRITTEN BY: IM Stukonyu
Shooting script
Production company: Delusion Pictures
| Scene: 456 | Setting: COUNTRY LANE – late afternoon |
SALLY and BARRY are on their first date – a picnic in the country. They see two little rabbits. Barry picks some flowers for Sally. Holding the basket, their hands finally touch. At their picnic for two, they fall in love.
Unit 2: Training
Please select a shot before continuing.
Unit 3: Shoot your film
To finish your camera course, I want you to shoot two scenes for different films
You'll be able to use everything you've learned.
You'll be able to use everything you've learned.
First, select a genre for your first scene.
Unit 3: Shooting a comedy scene
This is the set of the horror film. It's creepy!
The film's director, Kim Burton, will explain what to do. I'll be back later to see how you got on.
The film's director, Kim Burton, will explain what to do. I'll be back later to see how you got on.
Hi there, welcome to the set.
You will be choosing the shots for a key scene.
You will be choosing the shots for a key scene.
Shriek 3 is a horror film, so I want the audience to feel the fear building in this scene.
Read the script.
Read the script.
Now you're ready to get started.
I want the audience to feel that something dreadful is about to happen in this peaceful setting. Who is watching? What will happen?
Use the camera shots to build up this feeling of dread. Make it scary!
Use the camera shots to build up this feeling of dread. Make it scary!
Select the camera to choose the first shot.
Use shots that create the right feeling for the scene.
Use shots that create the right feeling for the scene.
Array Text... Title: WHEN BARRY MET SALLY
WRITTEN BY: IM Stukonyu
Shooting script
Production company: Delusion Pictures
WRITTEN BY: IM Stukonyu
Shooting script
Production company: Delusion Pictures
| Array Text... Scene: 456 | Array Text... Setting: COUNTRY LANE – late afternoon |
SALLY and BARRY are on their first date – a picnic in the country. They see two little rabbits. Barry picks some flowers for Sally. Holding the basket, their hands finally touch. At their picnic for two, they fall in love.
Unit 3: Shooting a comedy scene
Choose the best opening shot. Then select Next.
Close-up
That's not the best choice
This close-up just shows us Barry's feelings. It does not show Sally or the setting. The long shot is the best choice to show both the characters in a romantic setting.
This close-up just shows us Barry's feelings. It does not show Sally or the setting. The long shot is the best choice to show both the characters in a romantic setting.
Please select a shot before continuing.
Title: WHEN BARRY MET SALLY
WRITTEN BY: IM Stukonyu
Shooting script
Production company: Delusion Pictures
WRITTEN BY: IM Stukonyu
Shooting script
Production company: Delusion Pictures
| Scene: 456 | Setting: COUNTRY LANE – late afternoon |
SALLY and BARRY are on their first date – a picnic in the country. They see two little rabbits. Barry picks some flowers for Sally. Holding the basket, their hands finally touch. At their picnic for two, they fall in love.
Unit 3: Shooting a comedy scene
Play your scene to see how it works.
- Does it tell the story in the script?
- Does it build a feeling of dread?
To change a shot, select its number and select a new shot. When you are happy with your scene, select Submit.
These are the best shots for this scene.
Title: WHEN BARRY MET SALLY
WRITTEN BY: IM Stukonyu
Shooting script
Production company: Delusion Pictures
WRITTEN BY: IM Stukonyu
Shooting script
Production company: Delusion Pictures
| Scene: 456 | Setting: COUNTRY LANE – late afternoon |
SALLY and BARRY are on their first date – a picnic in the country. They see two little rabbits. Barry picks some flowers for Sally. Holding the basket, their hands finally touch. At their picnic for two, they fall in love.
Unit 3: Shooting a comedy scene
Thank you. I've looked carefully at your scene.
Select Next to find out what I think about each shot.
Select Next to find out what I think about each shot.
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Unit 3: Shoot your film
To finish your camera course, I want you to shoot two scenes for different films
You'll be able to use everything you've learned.
You'll be able to use everything you've learned.
Unit 3: Shoot your film
Congratulations! You've finished both scenes!
That's the end of the course. Thanks for your great camera work!
Don't forget to pick up your certificate!
Don't forget to pick up your certificate!
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Camera terms
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