The core definition and composition of movie shots
Basic concepts
Movie shots have a dual meaning:
Physical lens: refers to the optical lens of a camera, which is an optical component composed of glass or transparent material.
Shooting clip: refers to the continuous recording of footage from startup to shutdown, or the segment between two editing points, which is the smallest unit of film narrative.
Constituent elements
Film shots achieve artistic expression through the following elements:
Screen and scenery: including distant view, panoramic view, medium view, close-up view, close up, etc. Different scenery types are used to highlight the main and secondary content or environmental relationships.
Shooting angles: flat, upward, downward, front, side, and other angles can create different visual psychological effects (such as looking up to show grandeur).
Movement modes: dynamic shooting techniques such as pushing, pulling, shaking, moving, following, and lifting to enhance the visual expression.
Sound and Length: The combination of sound and image forms an audio-visual relationship, with lens lengths ranging from a few frames to several minutes.
The technical characteristics and artistic functions of movie shots
Technical Design
Format ratio: The standard screen ratio is 1:1.375, while the widescreen ratio can reach 1:2.35. Special formats (such as circular) require occlusion for shooting.
Motion control: Movie lenses focus on smooth zoom and focus stability, avoiding breathing effects (ordinary lenses are prone to zoom out of focus problems).
Artistic expression
Montage composition: narrative logic and rhythm control are achieved through lens cutting and combination (such as cutting, fading in and out).
Space time creation: Grouping can compress or extend time, and construct non real spaces (such as quickly switching scenes).
The difference between movie shots and regular shots
Design Objective
Movie shots emphasize continuous motion recording and color consistency, making them suitable for long-term filming; Ordinary lenses focus on static image quality and portability.
Operational differences
Movie lenses are mostly manually focused and equipped with damping rings for precise control; Ordinary lenses rely on autofocus for more convenient operation.
Summary: Film shots are both technical tools and artistic carriers, and their complex designs and diverse expressive techniques provide infinite possibilities for film storytelling. If you need to further understand the specific types of camera movements (such as shifting or shaking), you can refer to the relevant analysis.
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