Shots in a Fruitful Frame

A photo is only worthy if it is taking a right thing at a right time but most importantly at a right angle with the right shot. A good photojournalist is good at determining what to shoot and how to shoot to produce an impactful photo. A good shot will not only ensure the visuals or subject to be in the frame but the size and angles of the visual or subject. Otherwise, the photo can be perceived differently than what the photographer is intending to show.

For this task, I have chosen to test my skills in the latest event organised by our very own Mediavengers. Media Camp was held last Saturday (3^rd of March 2017) at Foyer Jabatan Media from 6:30pm to 11:30pm. The main highlight of Media Camp was to view the Short Films and documentary that was produced and made by our very own Media students to appreciate their work and also to give enlightenment to juniors or anyone who is interested in the production line to get a taste of what it is like to produce a short film or documentary.

A wide shot also known as long shot is usually for when there is a close relation between the subject and the environment (MediaCollege.n.d). This shot is used when the photographer tries to show the size of the scale of the subject and also the surroundings but with a comfortable amount of headroom in order to not make the photo looked cramped.

This photo was to show the crowd that was there during the opening of Media Camp.

A cut in also known as a close up shot is usually applied when the photographer wants to shot the subject in detailed. The outcome of the photo may appear bigger than the actual size of the subject because the photographer want to show even the smallest details.

This photo showed one of the decorations that was used to lighten up the mood during Media Camp and it made it look merry.

Point of view shot is usually used when the photographer intends to show what they see and put audience directly into the head of the character (Dize, 2016).

This shot was taken as my point of view as a way to pass my ‘awe’ to the audience as I was amazed by this poster of Media Camp because we were part of the committee that made it happen.

References:

MediaCollege. (n.d). Shot types. Retrieved 5 March 2017 from http://www.mediacollege.com/video/shots/

Justin Dize . Filmaking101: Camera shot types. Retrived 5 March 2017 from https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/video/tips-and-solutions/filmmaking-101-camera-shot-types