TZ04 - Basic Composition in a Single Camera Setup

We apologize for the late episode, but Memorial Day weekend had us pretty busy. Without further delay, in this episode we discuss the differences between the multi-camera format used in television, and the single-camera setup most often used in film production. Since it's likely that indie filmmakers have access to only one camera, we will explain and offer examples of how to efficiently shoot multiple takes with one camera to convey a single action.

We'll cover: Master Shots, Medium Shots, Close-Ups, Over-the-shoulder Shots, Seamless Edits

And if you're really that interested, you'll also learn why Peter didn't like Spider-Man 3 as much as he did Spider-Man 2.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• composition
• single
• multi
• camera
• setup
• cinematography
• tutorial
• guide
• video

[GrassetteFilms]

The rule of thirds guys! Geez, silly mistake. Sort of ironic. Keep it up though i found some stuff useful :)

[esotericsean]

@GrassetteFilms Well, that wasn't the intention of this episode, but yes you're right.

[elitestar]

u broke the 180 degree rule

[esotericsean]

That's a different lesson. We purposely disregarded that here. Our newer stuff is better :)

[THElastCITIZEN]

they need a confidence boost...

[esotericsean]

YOU need a confidence boost :P

[yuthchack]

thanks that's basic.

[lawnceWOO]

Thank you so much for this! i just started making videos.

hope i can improve

[Offshoreorganbuilder]

Now that your videos have made me more critical, my comments are: 1/Trim the first 2 minutes of this video. 2/ CUT OUT the crappy, distracting, completely pointless background music. Thanks for posting.

[RoadRunnerLaser]

@elitestar - Aha... So, I wasn't the only person to notice that they crossed the line of action. It's odd how jarring the effect is. Naturally, we don't see a scene from multiple angles but we accept it as natural in cinematography but the moment someone makes a mistake like that, it seems so odd. I've never quite understood why that is. I'm not sure that I would be able to offer a suitable explanation to anyone who asked me.

[James7Jamesxxx]

Cool vid guys, thanks

[judyyao1]

I'm chinese. goog job! proud of you lol

[Silentbutdeadly07]

This was a great help. And I agree wit the whole CG discussion. I've hated CG ever since it ruined Hulk.