Picture Angle - Canon G2000 Instruction Manual

Picture angle

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Instead of zooming while recording,
try to choose your picture angle before
you begin. A good way to tell a story
with video is to begin with a long shot
that establishes the situation, and then
move in with medium shots and close-
ups to show the details. Remember to
change your viewpoint for each shot.
Remember that any camera movement
or change in picture angle should have
a definite purpose. Avoid unnecessary
or half-hearted movements.
Camera moves
Use pans to record a landscape or
following a moving subject. Decide the
area you want to cover and stand
facing the end of your panning angle.
Without moving your feet, turn from
the waist to the starting position. Start
recording, and after a few seconds
begin to turn slowly from the waist.
Hold the final image for a few seconds
before you stop recording.
Tilt the camera up to exaggerate the
height of the subject. Tilt down from
the top of a building for example, as an
introduction to subjects at the bottom.
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Long shot
Medium shot
Close-up
Pan
Tilt