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Filmmaking: 5 Basic Camera Set Ups

How to set up and position your video or film camera

Filmmaking shot options

When you’re using the line of action as a guideline you’ll have 5 main camera set up options.

1. Angular singles
2. Master two shots
3. Over the shoulder shots
4. Point of view singles
5. Profile shots

These shot options should be used as a guideline for you to work within. They are not however intended to restrict your creativity.

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Film Continuity & Shot Flow
Line of Action

Moving Across the Line of Action
5 Basic Camera Set Ups
Angular Singles
Master Two Shot
OTS Shots (Over the Shoulder)
POV Singles
Profile Shots

 

 




 

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