Preliminary Exercise 11: Camera Movement Storyboard

In this assignment, the primary objective is for students to create an organizer using PowerPoint that defines 12 camera movement techniques employed in film, lists three key points associated with each technique, and includes an illustration to visually represent each concept. The illustration serves as a key element to showcase and understand the intricacies of camera movement. Researching and grasping the intricacies of camera movement is crucial for our task, as we delve into how to illustrate each movement effectively on our storyboards and comprehend the rationale behind their usage in filmmaking. Essential resources include information on camera techniques, examples from films, and access to PowerPoint for organizing our findings. It was a team effort. Each member contributing unique ideas for different scenes within our Cambridge groups. The importance of creating a storyboard is emphasized, as it serves as a visual blueprint that aids in planning and organizing the sequence of shots, ensuring a coherent and impactful narrative in filmmaking.

Reflection

This exercise has given me a better understanding of the various camera movement techniques used in filmmaking. Learning about these techniques not only increased my appreciation for cinematography, but also provided valuable insights into how filmmakers strategically use camera movements to enhance storytelling. The following step is to put this knowledge to use by incorporating the storyboard into Preliminary Exercise 12. The storyboard will be essential in planning and visualizing the shot sequence for Exercise 12, allowing me to convey the narrative coherently and effectively. Me and my teammates will use each illustration to form our movie. We will bring each sketch to life.  This experience has reinforced the importance of careful planning and strategic use of visual elements in the filmmaking process, and I look forward to putting these principles into practice in future exercises and projects.

Work-Cited

7 basic camera movements (and why they matter!) (2022) Seenit. Available at: https://www.seenit.io/blog/6-basic-camera-movements-and-why-they-matter/#:~:text=7%20Basic%20Camera%20Movements%201%20Pan%20First%20up,...%206%20Following%20shot%20...%207%20Pedestal%20 (Accessed: 01 November 2023).