Lesson 5.5 - Proxemics and Camera Shots Screencast Notes Flashcards
Describe the history of Proxemics
The term “proxemics was coined by anthropologist, Edward T.Hall during the 1950’s and 60’s
He argued it is “the branch of knowledge that deals with the amount of space the people feel it necessary to set between themselves and others”
He divided the personal distance we kept from others into 4 main zones - Intimate, Personal, Social and Public
Describe the study of Proxemics
The study of proxemics is useful when analysing the implied distance or position between the camera and the subject
For example, a close-up implies that the camera is close to the subject, whereas a long shot implies a longer distance from the subject
The camera’s viewpoint represents the eyes of the spectator
What is an Extreme Close-Up (ECU)?
The camera appears to be very close to a subject (intimate distance zone)
What is a Close Up (CU)?
The camera captures the whole of the character’s face (intimate distance zone)
What is a Medium Close-Up (MCU) ?
Camera angle shot between close-up and medium shot (Personal distance zone)
What is a Medium Long Shot (MLS)?
Camera angle shot between medium shot and long shot (Social distance zone)
What is a Long Shot (LS)?
Camera shot that captures the whole of the character (Social distance zone)
What is an Extreme Long Shot (ELS)?
Camera shot that captures the whole of the character at a further distance away (Public distance zone)
What are the different types of Two Shots?
Over the Shoulder Shot (OTS)
Point of View Shot (POV)
What does Two Shots show?
Shows the relationship of two characters
What are Two Shots used for?
A conversation between two characters
Who’s point of view is shown in a Two Shot?
Character’s point of view
