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What is a shot?

We are going to start by looking at the constituent parts of film. How often do you watch a film or TV programme and think about what makes up the …

Composition: Framing your shot

As we’ve seen, it’s important to think about how much to include in each shot. It’s also important to consider how to arrange things within the frame. This is called …

Watch a short film

Paying close attention to what you’re seeing when you watch films can help teach you a lot about filmmaking. Short films are a good place to start, because they tell …

Camera position and angle

It’s important not to film everything from the same position. Putting the camera in different places can help you show the action more clearly. It can also change what viewers …