Unfortunately we have all been there. The subject matter is uninspiring and there is absolutely nothing you can do to make it visually stimulating. For me this usually occurs when I have to film an event or other social gathering however I never let it get me down; when this happens I figure I have two choices, I can either let the boring and humdrum win or I can use some of the following tricks and attempt to get some prize winning footage. If you are looking at Learning Photography Online for the first time, then these 4 simple tricks will help your photography efforts big time…
1) POV: The Point of View Shot means taking your shot from the point of view of the subject itself. If you have seen the movie the Patriot you will recognize this as when the cannon ball comes right at the camera and then the action cuts to a soldier being hit by that same cannon ball. It captures the viewers interest and instantly pulls the audience into the action. These shots are great when there is a lot of action and you want to shots of the same action.
2) Rack Focus: Rack Focus shifts focus between subjects in the background and foreground so a viewer’s attention moves from subject to subject as the focus shifts. Rack Focus gives you some amazing footage since it puts the camera man in direct control of the audience. By manually changing the focus of the camera between subjects distant and close you include two totally distinct subjects without cutting or moving the camera. You are forcing your audience to change focus from one subject to another during a shot, guiding their attention to a new point of interest while the previous one blurs. This technique adds a professional look to any video.
3) Crooked Angle: By turning the camera to its side so the ground is no longer parallel with the square of the viewfinder you will get some very interesting shots. It sounds crazy but you will definitely be astounded by how amazing some of these shots can be. Sea sickness is possible though if there is a lot of movement with the camera so try to keep the camera somewhat still. You can still use very slight movements at crooked angles which is an easy way to create interest and cast your subjects in a new light.
4) Track Shot: Moving the camera in a definite path I recently watched new music video where the camera zipped around the band on a carefully built track. The band didn’t do much other than simply perform but the speed of the camera flying around and cutting between the shots kept me interested during the entire song. This effect can easily be imitated by putting the camera on a wheelchair, skateboard, or even in your hand as long as it keeps a steady path.
These four classic shots will exponentially increase the interest of your productions and will leave your audience wanting more. See how learning all about digital photography online is made so much more simple for you?
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