"Mastering the Basics" Video
Overview of Project: The objective of this project is to demonstrate that you have mastered the concepts in Video Communications 1. This project must be completed before the class may move on to independent projects.
Your finished video must include each of the following:
1. Segment demonstrating mastery of CAMERA SETTINGS and an explanation of what each is used for:
· Change of focus in a continuous shot (rack focus)
· Change of white balance
· Change of iris (exposure) to show control of the amount of light entering the camera
2. Segment demonstrating mastery of CAMERA MOVEMENT and explanation of what each is used for:
· Zoom
· Pan
· Dolly
· Tilt
· Track
3. Segment demonstrating mastery of SHOT TYPES and explanation of what each is used for:
· XCU
· CU
· MS
· WS
· Establishing Shot
4. Segment demonstrating mastery of COMPOSITION and explanation of the importance of each:
· Rule of Thirds
· Head room
· Nose room (leading room)
· Continuity of Motion
Your finished video must include each of the following:
1. Segment demonstrating mastery of CAMERA SETTINGS and an explanation of what each is used for:
· Change of focus in a continuous shot (rack focus)
· Change of white balance
· Change of iris (exposure) to show control of the amount of light entering the camera
2. Segment demonstrating mastery of CAMERA MOVEMENT and explanation of what each is used for:
· Zoom
· Pan
· Dolly
· Tilt
· Track
3. Segment demonstrating mastery of SHOT TYPES and explanation of what each is used for:
· XCU
· CU
· MS
· WS
· Establishing Shot
4. Segment demonstrating mastery of COMPOSITION and explanation of the importance of each:
· Rule of Thirds
· Head room
· Nose room (leading room)
· Continuity of Motion