As always, I would like to begin by thanking all of you, our Mediazone Studio Assistants, and welcoming you back.
A warm welcome to the family to all of the new assistants in training who are also joining us, and any other student volunteer that has joined us on this journey.
Your extraordinary efforts are very much appreciated, and always will be! We want you to continue to be committed and flexible – as always staying positive is key!
We are always moving forward – with you, our Assistants as both our colleagues & our ambassadors. Your effort is your experience, your connections, your future. Doors do not just open by themselves, they have to be pried open, with a thirst for what is on the other side.
I am more than confident that we are all ready to tackle anything that comes our way, as you have clearly demonstrated. We will rely on you to continue to do your best.
What is certain is that we respect and appreciate your work, and the way you have conducted yourselves thus far.
For all of the newcomers, who are up for the challenge, stay focused on what counts and never stop learning!
When it counts, we will also stand by your side, as Mediazone is not just for today, but we are here to support you in your future.
Please remember:
Respect each other and those around you.
Continue to be the best version of yourselves.
Continue to follow our protocols and procedures.
Your safety is always our main concern.
Let’s have a creative and productive Semester!!
John Ioannou Head of Mediazone
Mediazone Studio Assistant Administrative section
Congratulations again for becoming part of the Mediazone team! Welcome to the crew!
Let’s get started!
This is the administrative section where you are required to read carefully ALLof the documents below. Some also require your signature. Please note that the Administrative Assistant will be asking for these documents on a specific deadline.
The below are for you to read carefully and sign:
Declaration - Part of your commitment to Mediazone
A WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION TO MEDIAZONE. THE DEPARTMENTAL CULTURE, ROLES RESPONSIBILITIES, AND FUNCTIONS AS WELL AS PRODUCTION BASICS, AND MEDIAZONE MARKETING VIDEOS
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND MEDIAZONE PROCEDURES / EXPECTATIONS.
COMMITMENT & AVAILABLITY
COMMITMENT AND AVAILABILITY TIMELINE – THE MANDATORY PARTICIPATION – PLAN AHEAD!
SEPTEMBER TRAINING UNTIL SEMESTER START
FALL SEMESTER START UNTIL XMAS
JANUARY 3RD UNTIL SEMESTER START - MEETING / TRAINING
This module is an introduction to the Mediazone system and reservation system. It is designed to teach the various equipment, how to detect a damage, the damage report procedure and how to setup the studios.
Day 1/2: Introduction and Camera Basics
Welcome and Introduction and Overview of Training Objectives
The Reservation System - using it and understanding procedures
Damage Reporting / Log Training / Class set-up
Sony FS5 Cameras: Overview, Setup, and Basic Operations
Manfrotto Video Tripods: Setup and Usage
Panasonic GH5S / GH7 Camera: Overview, Setup, and Basic Operations
Shot size is how much of the setting or subject is displayed within a given frame of a video, photo, or animation, hence the scope or size of the shot. Different types of camera shots in film or video communicate different narrative value, and are combined during post-production to tell a story. Most filmmakers use standard names for shot sizes, often abbreviated into 2 or 3 letters on a shot list or storyboard. For example, a close up shot would be abridged to "CU," or a wide shot would be denoted as "WS."
1. Establishing shots
An establishing shot is a shot at the head of a scene that clearly shows us the location of the action. Establishing shots have no rules other than helping to build tone and context, but they're not required to be wide or from a drone or to be accompanied by a screen-sized title card.
2. Extreme Wide Shot (EWS)
An extreme wide shot (aka extreme long shot) is a camera shot that will make your subject appear small against their location. You can also use an extreme long shot to make your subject feel distant or unfamiliar.
Here's an example of the extreme wide shot size:
Extreme long shot • Mad Max: Fury Road
Of all the different types of camera shots in film, consider using the extreme wide shot when you need to emphasize the location and the relationship of the characters within it.
3. Wide Shot (WS) or Long Shot (LS)
The wide shot (aka long shot) is a camera shot that balances both the subject and the surrounding imagery. A wide shot will often keep the entire subject in frame while giving context to the environment.
Here's an example of the wide shot size:
(LS) Long Shot Example • The Martian
A wide shot should keep a good deal of space both above and below your subject. Of the many camera shots, a long shot gives us a better idea of the scene setting, and gives us a better idea of how the character fits into the area. Wide shots also create narrative distance with the subject, often dwarfing characters against an expansive terrain.
Here's a video example of the wide shot size:
4. Full Shot (FS)
A full shot is a camera shot in film that lets your subject fill the frame, head to toe, while still allowing some features of the scenery.
Here's an example of the full shot size:
Full Shot Example • Django Unchained
This full shot from Django Unchained is also a tracking shot — meaning there is camera movement featured throughout the shot. In this particular case, the camera slowly moves (or tracks) towards Django. So, technically, this shot begins in a wide shot, moves to full shot (seen above), and eventually ends in a cowboy shot.
Of all the different types of camera shots in film, full shots can be used to feature multiple characters in a single shot, like this full shot size example from Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy:
Full Shot Example • Guardians of the Galaxy
5. Medium Wide Shot (MWS)
A medium long shot (aka medium long shot) frames the subject from roughly the knees up. It splits the difference between a full shot and a medium shot.
Here's an example of the medium wide shot size:
(MWS) Medium Wide Shot Example • The Usual Suspects
You can always frame camera shots from any angle as well, so don't be afraid to think about medium wide shots when behind a character.
6. Cowboy Shot (CS)
A variation on this is the cowboy shot, which frames the subject from roughly mid-thighs up. It’s called a “cowboy shot” because it is used in Westerns to frame a gunslinger’s gun or holster on his hip.
Here's an example of the cowboy shot size:
(CS) Cowboy Shot Camera Shot • Wonder Woman
Here is an example of a cowboy shot size that's used in a film that has nothing to do with cowboys. Wonder Woman is shown in this shot size because it allows for the viewer to register the action and the emotion.
7. Medium Shot (MS)
The medium shot is one of the most common camera shots. It's similar to the cowboy shot, but frames from roughly the waist up and through the torso. So it emphasizes more of your subject while keeping their surroundings visible.
Here are examples of the medium shot size:
Medium Camera Shot
Medium shots may seem like the most standard camera shot around, but every shot size you choose will have an effect on the viewer. A medium shot can often be used as a buffer shot for dialogue scenes that have an important moment later that will be shown in a close-up shot. If you don't use all of the different types of camera shots in film, how can you signal anything to your viewer without shot size contrast.
8. Medium Close Up (MCU)
The medium close-up frames your subject from roughly the chest up. So it typically favors the face, but still keeps the subject somewhat distant.
Here's an example of the medium close-up shot size:
(MCU) Medium Close Up Example • No Country for Old Men
This scene from No Country For Old Men is mostly medium close-ups, close enough to emphasize the subject and wide enough to include the surrounding space around them:
9. Close Up (CU)
You know it’s time for a close-up shot when you want to reveal a subject’s emotions and reactions. The close-up camera shot fills your frame with a part of your subject. If your subject is a person, it is often their face.
Here's an example of the close-up shot size:
(CU) Close-Up Shot • The Usual Suspects
Of all the different types of camera shot sizes in film, a close-up is perfect for moments that are important for the character. The close-up shot size is near enough to register tiny emotions, but not so close that we lose visibility.
Here's a video example of the close-up shot size:
Close-Up Shot Size
Close-ups are great camera shots for monologues too. They let the audience get close to your character to see their facial gestures in detail.
10. Extreme Close Up (ECU)
An extreme close-up shot is a type of camera shot size in film that fills the frame with your subject, and is so close that we can pick up tiny details that would otherwise be difficult to see.
This camera shot size often shows eyes, gun triggers, and lips. Extreme close-up shots are sometimes shot with a macro lens for greater detail.
Here's an example of the extreme close-up shot size:
(ECU) Extreme Close-Up Camera Shot • X-Men: First Class
In Darren Aronofsky movies, the visionary director uses various degrees of close-ups, like in his film Black Swan. In this extreme close-up, we see that her transformation happens quite literally. Aronofsky uses the extreme close up shot size to show feathers growing in Nina’s back.
(ECU) Extreme Close-Up Camera Shot • Black Swan
Extreme close-ups can be used in many different film genres, which includes comedy as well. Here's an ECU example:
(ECU) Extreme Close Up Example • Little Miss Sunshine
