When looking at trailers for documentary films alongside travel programmes, we looked at shots that were used in order to see which ones were ore effective than others when watching them. We were able to identify the most effective ones, listed below:
Establishing shot - This shot enables the audience to see where/what the programme is filming in greater detail. Example; a shot of the eiffel tower would automatically lead us to believe the following information would be about the eiffel tower.
Low Angle - This shot is effective when identifying the size/quantity of something being filmed. Example; A shot from a motorway bridge showing the traffic flow going under it.
Medium Shot - This shot is used mostly wen the presenter is being filmed, giving information about the filmed subject. Example; A news reporter outside the Prime Minister's house, explaining about election matters.
Panning - Some documentries use panning within their programme in order to show the audience a wider picture of the surroundings. The effect of this is so the audience can see more of the setting in one shot rather than a series of shots. Example; Standing in the middle of a cathedral panning around in a circle to take in the vast amount of decor in the place.
Tilted frame - sometimes this can be used to add 'jazz' to a series of short shots. Example; short shots of various road signs in various locations to list the available.
good that you are considering camera work in your blog but this is so general as to be of little use - analysis of real documentary footage in terms of camera work is what you should be doing and then summarising what you need to use and why - evidence!
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