Assess 3C: i) camera movements ii) camera angles

In this guide i will be explaining the purpose and usefulness of camera movements and camera angles. Camera movements  has the the potential to function in many ways such as directing audiences attention to what they want to be seen. However they are also implemented to add excitement to shots. Camera angles are used to depict the relationship between the camera and the object being shot (the angle) gives off emotional information to audiences, and guides the object hyper real image made for audiences to be able to visualise their artist.

when filming a variety of camera angels and movements are used to how a artists image will be portrayed:

Tilt
Arc
Track away
Dolly in
Low angle
High angle
Canted or Dutch angle
Crash zoom
Birds eye view
Handheld


Tilt: this is where you slowly pan the camera on a tripod or even without one to either side this is used to show unease or to show the image of a character as unstable and insecure.

Arc:  An arc is when the camera is circling the artist in a 360 manner, or another shot of an arc can be from a point of view from the eyes of where the person is seeing from (using a go pro) where is feels like you are there with the artist or that you are the person because you're seeing it from their point of view and everything is spinning; it could either mean an out of the world experience meaning that the image is happy by showing the location. or it can be used to show an image of a drugged character or someone who is not in control hence the spinning out of control. This is shown in the time slot 3:03 3:26 in Miley Cyrus the climb but however it shows the artist happy and thinking about her love life and her life.

Track away: A track away is when the camera moves away from the subject in which is usually done hand held by stepping back slowly or by using a dolly. In music video's this tends to be as the artist walks away from the camera the camera.


Dolly in: An dolly in is where the camera operator is moving the camera slowly forward towards the artist showing the hyper real image the artist want audiences to see and interact with. this is done by putting the camera on a dolly or even a trolly then push it so its like zooming into the artist. it is used for  dramatic effect making the artist look bigger giving power dominance as its the main focal point for the camera the image/artist.

The dolly in is used to show the artist performing (showing of his dancing skills) by get different angles and shots of him this is seen at point: 3.20 - 4.21showing the camera operator moving in fast and sometimes slowly on the talent.



Low angle: A low Angle is when the camera is placed on ground level tilted a bit up to capture artist and the scene from a perspective that he’s more dominant. This promotes the artist as it’s giving a hyper real feel for viewers it also gives artist a larger than life appeal making them look like they are on top of the world. This shot also makes artist feel more masculine and powerful.

This is shown in the music video Berserk by Eminem because it is not only showing that the hyper real character he's playing is superior and dominant it also says hence the names of the song song that he's quite berserk. 



High angle: A high Angle is the complete opposite of a low angle. This is when the camera is placed above the artist looking down on him/her signifying weakness, vulnerability, small, fragility. This is done by using a tripod or the hand held method by just placing the camera above your head looking down on the subject.

Canted or Dutch angle: A canted angle is when the camera is positioned at a slanted angle deliberately to make use of an artistic appeal into creating meaning (showing a character is unstable/ mentally disturbed). To create a canted shot you will need a tripod in which is positioned to one side and then is slowly tilted to the other side giving of a dramatic effect. You usually see this used in films when a character is unstable or a situation that’s about to go from good to bad. This technique is incorporated in Nines music video - Trapper of the year as it is showing the artist in his wealth this angle gives off a dramatic effect.

Crash zoom: A crash zoom is when the camera zooms in fast towards the artist or subject. This can be used to show what a character is looking at.

Birds eye view: A birds eye view is where the shot is being shot from above the location/set this is usually done by sicking a camera to a helicopter or by even using a drone to capture the shots. the reason why birds eye views are used is too give recognition of location and it creates an effect that your look down on people ( gods view/eyes). An example of this is seen at the start of the music video to give audiences/viewers an idea of the location and where they are so audiences can be able to relate.

Handheld: Hand held is when you use the camera without a tripod so hand held. It allows you to create an amateur but artistic shaking affect that looks amazing when done right this effect is used for settings like parties to make it seem like there are more people within the music video and to show the effects of drinking.