Camera lesson 2

In our second camera lesson we got to grips with the equiptment, we learnt about the differnt ways of using the camera and the differnt shots we could use. For instance, over he shoulder views and two side shots. We were shown the 180 degree rule which is the basic rule, the rule says that when filming two actors conversation you must go from one shoulder to the other at an 180 degree angle as if we didn't do this then it would look like they were moving around and would look odd. Another advantage of the 180 degree rule is that it allows you to see what is happening in the background so you get an idea of what's going on and the mis en scene.