Midterm Assignment

Midterm

1. Production Process:

The production process consists of three parts. Pre production includes planning, writing, scheduling, assigning, and location scouting. Production is when you actually shoot or blog. Post production is the editing, uploading and marketing.

2. Three Point Lighting:

Three point lighting consists of key light, fill light, and back light. Key light is the light directly on your face. Fill light is light from the side. Back light is the light in the back of the object and acts as background light. This process works best when you turn the lights off in the room because you can fully illuminate the object with the three point lighting. It is best to set up shots and then gradually add light. The sun should be behind you to prevent shadows, glare, and the sun acts as a light source.

video of three point lighting

key light:

fill light:

back light:

photo credit: Frank Bellia

3. Types of shots:

extreme closeup- face

photo by: Matty Lodispoto

closeup- face with neck

medium- above waste

  

full body~long shot- persons entire body

two shot- two people

three shot- three people

establishing shots (interior and exterior)- set the scene

- the exterior shot is usually first because you go from outside to inside

4. See a duck/Say a duck:

This is a general writing philosophy when writing a script. If you see something in the script say it, if you say something in your script, see it. It is important to know your audience. You need to know who you are speaking to.

5. What I've learned so far:

I have learned how to apply shot composition and three point lighting when taking pictures outside of class. I have learned how to add light to make a picture look better. I have learned how to take photos in an outdoor and indoor setting.

6. Working in groups: 

Working in groups is a common theme within this class. We demonstrate three point lighting and take pictures of/with one another. It is important to work in groups because if one student does not understand something, the other group members could show them the proper way to do it. Working in groups allows students to work with other people and become comfortable with them. I have grown as a student by allowing myself t interact with others in a classroom setting. Not all classes allow for this much interaction. i believe that interacting with others is important to learning.

7. Evaluation of Doc Chris:

Doc Chris provides us with the opportunity to interact with others and learn from each other. Doc Chris goes over the information from the previous classes so that we learn better and understand the material. Talking with the professor is a good way to learn the material. Doc Chris understands that we are busy students and he allows for flexibility with due dates. Doc Chris is dedicated to speaking to students and making sure they understand the topics of discussion.