Improving camera and editing skills

Looking at NoFilmSchool on the internet, we've looked at ways we can improve our camera shots and editing. We've looked at how we can make it more professional, and using the camera and editing to set the tone for the genre and for selling the star image.

• Tilting the camera upwards or downwards can give an opportunity to transition between shots.
• Depth of field is essential - more focus on the person than the background.
• Cut-away shots are important - they can give meaning to the lyrics e.g. close up of roses of 'flowers' is said.
• Pans, tilts ans whip pans (quick pan) are all things that need to be used more.