Lights, camera, action!
Directing the camera
This video explains how the camera moves and the techniques behind the movement.
Remember:
The camera is a tool – a tool to direct the audience’s eyes.
Activity
Watch the video Directing camera Movement – Filmmaking Techniques for Directors and think about where your eye goes.
Point of view?
A point-of-view shot (POV) shot is a camera angle that shows the view of a specific character. It shows us what the character is witnessing.
Activity
Watch this example video The POV Shot and consider your own film:
- Where do you want the camera to go?
- What are the important parts of the story?
- How can the camera best work for you?
- Where do you want the audience’s eyes to follow?
