{"id":44439,"date":"2018-03-16T12:00:38","date_gmt":"2018-03-16T16:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=44439"},"modified":"2024-08-09T10:17:46","modified_gmt":"2024-08-09T14:17:46","slug":"14-basic-cinematography-techniques-for-better-cinematic-shots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/14-basic-cinematography-techniques-for-better-cinematic-shots\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Basic Cinematography & Film Techniques for Better Cinematic Shots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you dream of shooting your own music videos<\/a> or feature films for a living? There are many important things that you\u2019ll need to know and equip yourself with in order to get started in the field. But to really become a cinematographer<\/a>, you\u2019ll need more than just the gear and technical know-how. You’ll need powerful film techniques<\/strong> to help you achieve your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cinematography is all about the art of visual storytelling. Aside from skillfully operating a camera and setting up the lighting for every scene, it involves controlling what the viewer sees and how the image is presented to them \u2014 by choosing the right shooting techniques that best tell the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below we\u2019ve listed down some of the most widely-used cinematography techniques that can help dictate how your audience should feel about your scene, as well as how they will interpret it. These should help both aspiring and professional cinematographers create the most impactful and engaging films and music videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14 Basic Cinematography & Film Techniques<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Extreme long shot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Bird’s eye shot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Long shot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Medium shot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Close up shot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Extreme close up shot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Dutch angle shot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Over-the-shoulder shot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Tilt shot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Panning shot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Zoom shot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Crane shot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Tracking shot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. Point-of-view shot<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    Grab your cinema camera<\/a> and get ready to try out these easy and familiar cinematography techniques that will help make your videos look more professional. We\u2019ll also explain how the shots can affect your scene, so you can make your shots work together to form a beautiful, clear, and cohesive narrative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Extreme long shot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Extreme Long Shot<\/div><\/div>
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