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Basic Film Techniques: Exhibit A

Posted on February 6, 2013 by lhubbard5

Subjective Camera: Dick defines the concept of the subjective shot/camera, as the shot that “represents what the character sees”, later explaining that it “offers a one-sided take on reality”(Dick 56). In other words, the subjective shot is captured as though … Continue reading →

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Love, Sports, and Apes

Posted on February 6, 2013 by alynava

Long Take Bernard Dick briefly describes a close-up shot and a long take as opposites; “While a close-up can express moments of intense emotion, a long shot can be effective in a different way” (Dick 54). Basically, a long take … Continue reading →

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That’s a Wrap!

Posted on February 5, 2013 by jessiespence

Subjective Camera In the text, Bernard Dick describes subjective camera as representative of “what the character sees” versus “what the camera sees” (p. 56). In other words, subjective camera allows the audience to see what a specific character sees, effectively … Continue reading →

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