Dolly

1. moves the camera — physically; so the camera slides forward and backward
2. the camera operator has control over speed and focus
3. tracks can be laid for a dolly cart

Tilt

camera moves vertically (up and down)

Sound

1. what we hear (language)
2. natural environment
3. conscious sounds we create & manipulate
4. internal life sounds

Light & Shadow

1. quality of light available
2. know where light source is located
3. shadows & darkened areas can emphasize aspects of image

High Angle

1. camera is placed high and looks down at subject
2. makes subject appear smaller

Pan

1. camera moves horizontally (sideways)
2. from left to right or right to left
3. can reveal more about setting or situation

Close-up

1. shot is taken close to the subject
2. often used to show emotion
3. most common "head and shoulders shot"

Movement

1. plays an important part in how photos are taken
2. movement can be conveyed in a single frame

Text

1. language recognized in society
2. written & spoken word (applies to most language)

Zoom

1. camera magnifies an image by moving from a long shot to a closer shot
2. camera lens can magnify image
3. because of high focus, slight movement can cause appearance to be "bumpy"

Long Shot

1. image captured from far away
2. entire subject matter within frame
3. shot can be used to introduce setting

Sequence

1. how images, sounds & text are arranged
2. change the interpretation of media work

Mid-Shot

1. composition of subject from waist up
2. often used to introduce subject to audience
3. considered "safe-yet friendly"

Low Angle

1. camera is placed low and looks up towards the subject
2. angle makes subject appear larger
3. makes subject look more important

Color / Shape / Texture / Line

1. basic elements shape the message
2. shape value of image produced
3. consider these elements when creating images

Extreme Close-up

1. even closer image
2. reveals detail in the image
3. reveals more than close-up

Image

1. what we see in our natural and created environment
2. what we chose to view within a given frame of reference

ECU

Extreme Close-up

LS

Long Shot

CU

Close-up

MS

Mid-Shot