Video Analyzing

 

                             Today, we analyzed short horror clips and took notes of our findings

    There are a lot of important features to take note of while film takes place. This includes things such as camera angles, audio, setting, context, and feelings it creates in the viewer. Every aspect is important in a film, it needs good audio to keep you engaged, good shots/quality so the viewer can follow along easily, and a good story needs to be developed so the viewer can enjoy the watching experience without feeling lost or getting distracted.

                                                       Camera Angles

1. Low Angle -Give power (camera from ground up)
2. High Angle - Diminishes power (camera from above looking down) Also includes aerial shot for landscapes, tracking characters through vast settings.
3. Overhead -showcases complex movement, shows landscapes, also called "bird's eye view" or "God view" showing a divine connection. 
4. Dutch Angle - tilted angle creates tension, mania, unease
5. Eye Level - most common shot, introduces the character, non-judgmental, breaks the 4th wall
6. Shoulder Level - mostly used for conversation, can also show difference in height and different eye level for intimate scenes
7. Hip Level - used in all genres but mostly cowboy movies
8. Knee Level -doubles as a low angle, shows character details we might not see in wide angle, helps track character movement
9. Ground Level  - stylish way of tracking character's movement, shows details in the setting