CASE FILE Cinematography Β§1/8

Operation

HERO SHOTS
Classification EYES ONLY
Subject area GALLERY
Document date β–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆ
Distribution RESTRICTED

Artefact Β· The Question

Take one hero shot from a film. Where exactly is the subject in the frame β€” and what is that placement arguing that the script never says out loud?

Point the camera with intent.

  • Think of a shot that stuck with you. Where was the subject in the frame?
  • What does a close-up make you feel that a wide shot doesn't?
  • Have you ever framed a photo so it 'just looked right'? What did you do?
  • What's your guess for the 'rules' a camera operator follows?
  • When does a shot feel powerful vs flat to you?
  • Where does your eye go first in a picture, and why?