camera workshop 2

 Camera workshop 2

Firstly looking at the 180 degree rule, it is used so if you have 2 characters. They could be anywhere having a normal conversation. One person will always stay on the left while the other always on the right. By not abiding by this you can mess with the continuity of it, but if you follow it there is a natural flow to the scene and will be more clear for an audience.

By getting a variety of shots it means there is back ups and more elements to each scene. The rules of third rule is the 9 grid which shows the placement of people and objects (or anything) within a scene. This overall makes the scene look better and more organized. Continuity is extremely important. Marks are used in filming to indicate where the film should stand to say their dialogue, usually its be marked with an 'X' on the floor. This is so they know where to stand. 

Within filming there are different stages that need to be followed within the process. This includes stand by, get ready, roll camera etc. This is a communication system between crew and the actors as they are about to start their scene. Then the most common communication is 'cut'; this allows everyone on set that the scene is over or shooting is stopped.

You keep it rolling at the start and wait until everyone hears the word action to check if the camera is working and there are no faults. At the end you carry on filming just incase there is anything else that can be added to the scene.

When on a set you shouldn't watch the footage back, this is because when shown to the actors it makes them insecure or they will attempt to do something different. It also makes them act in an unnatural way which is the opposite of what we want. It also stops the rhythm of shooting and the main goal is to get the shooting done.