This project focused on practicing composition and focal length by shooting non‑human subjects using a series of required static shots. I created four sequences that demonstrated establishing shots, long shots, medium shots, close‑ups, and extreme close‑ups, each filmed from a different physical camera position. This revised version follows the assignment guidelines more accurately and shows stronger control over framing, focus, and exposure.
I handled all camera work, including tripod setup, white balancing, adjusting aperture, and manually focusing each shot. I selected the subjects, planned the angles, and physically moved the camera for every shot instead of zooming in place. I also completed all editing myself, cutting each clip to three seconds, adding dissolves, and organizing the sequences according to the project requirements.
Redoing this project taught me how important it is to follow the technical steps exactly — especially focusing, adjusting aperture, and physically moving the camera between shots. My first attempt didn’t follow the directions, so this version reflects a much better understanding of composition and shot structure.
The strongest part of this revised project is the clarity and consistency of the focal‑length progression. Each shot feels intentional, and the extreme close‑ups create a strong visual reveal when paired with the final long shot.
If I could improve it further, I would experiment with subjects that have more texture or depth to make the close‑ups even more visually dynamic. I would also double‑check exposure more frequently as I move between shots to keep everything perfectly balanced.
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