May 8, 9

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Camera shots and angles.  What every young filmmaker should know.
https://www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/12-most-popular-camera-shots-actors-should-know/

1.  Let's look at the camera link and practice

     Work in your group to explore the following:
            Long shot - helps put the scene in context
            Medium shot - (an all-purpose shot) used in dialogue sequences, and they allow the viewer to pick up on the character's movements and gestures. 
            Closeup - useful for showing detail and emotion (or lack of it)
            Over the shoulder - the camera is positioned behind a subject’s shoulder and is usually used for filming conversations between two actors. This popular method helps the audience to really be drawn into the conversation and helps to focus in on one speaker at a time.
            High angle shot  - it aims to portray the subject as submissive, inferior or vulnerable in some way.

2.  Decisions, decisions, decisions.  Today in your group decide what you will do.
Decide:
   what your group is going to do (sit-com name, premise/plot line)
   who your audience is
   what your message is
   what your inspiration was
   what Commedia dell'Arte character you will portray
   how you are going to make your character come alive (clothing, props, techniques)

3.  Storyboard
     Storyboard your sit-com pilot