Video & Sound Production - Exercise 1

25.09.2025 - /Week 1 - Week 4
Muhammad Baihaqi Desya / 0377271
Video & Sound Production
Exercise

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Table of Contents

1. Lectures
2. Instructions
3. Exercises
4. Reflection

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Lectures

Week 1:

 the first week of asynchronous learning, I went through several readings and videos provided by Mr. Kannan that discussed in detail the concepts of shot size, framing, camera angles, and composition as key elements of visual storytelling.

A camera shot refers to a continuous sequence of frames captured from the moment the camera starts recording until it stops. It plays a vital role in both filmmaking and video production.

The type of shot is defined by how much of the subject and the scene is visible within the frame. The distance between the camera and the subject also contributes to determining the variation between different shot types.

Types of Camera Shot Sizes:

1. Extreme Wide Shot (ELS)
2. Long Shot (LS) / Wide Shot (WS)
3. Full Shot (FS)
4. Medium Long Shot (MLS) / Medium Wide Shot (MWS)
5. Cowboy Shot
6. Medium Shot (MS)
7. Medium Close Up (MCU)
8. Close Up (CU)
9. Extreme Close Up (ECU)
10. Establishing Shot 

Camera Techniques in Film - Types of camera shots by size

Camera shot framing is the art of placing the subject into the shot. It is about the composition and position of your subject, the idea of composing an image.

Types of Camera Shot Framing:

1. Single Shot
2. Two Shot
3. Three Shot
4. Over-the-Shoulder Shot (OTS)
5. Point-of-View Shot (POV)

Camera shot framing examples

The camera shot angle refers to the location where the camera is placed for that shot. The placement can affect the way viewers perceive the subject and the scene.

Types of Camera Shot Angle:

1. Eye Level Shot
2. Low Angle Shot
3. High Angle Shot
4. Hip Level Shot
5. Knee Level Shot
6. Ground Level Shot
7. Shoulder Level Shot
8. Dutch Angle / Dutch Tilt Shot
9. Bird's Eye View / Overhead Shot
10. Aerial Shot

Camera shot angle examples

Composition is also important in filmmaking. Composition refers to how elements of a scene are arranged in the frame, a way for the director to convey his intended message.  

Rules in shot composition:

1. Rule of Thirds
2. Balance and symmetry
3. Leading lines
4. Eye-level framing
5. Depth of field
6. Deep space composition

Composition rule examples

With the help of the articles, I was able to score a 14/15 in the quiz given. 

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Instructions

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Week 1 Exercise: Editing

In today’s class, we focused on learning the basic controls of Adobe Premiere Pro. The exercise required us to compile several short clips and edit them into a single continuous video using the software, while making sure to apply the Mark In and Mark Out functions during the process.

Exercise 1.1 Video

We then proceeded with another exercise that also involved compiling short clips and exporting them. However, this time the clips were arranged in a random order, and our task was to reorganize them into the correct chronological sequence to effectively convey the story.

Exercise 1.2 Video:

Week 2 Exercise: Framing

This week, Mr. Kannan assigned us to record several short clips with a classmate to practice our understanding of shot size, camera angles, and framing.

The list of required shots included:

• Low Angle Wide Shot

• Frontal Medium Close-Up (MCU)

• Frontal Medium Shot (MS)

• Extreme Close-Up (ECU)

• Side Angle Medium Shot

• 3/4 Angle Medium Close-Up

• Close-Up (CU)

• Eye-Level Medium Wide Shot

I aimed to capture each shot by framing scenes that express a certain emotion or situation, making them more engaging and less monotonous. The recorded shots were later compiled and edited in Premiere Pro, complete with captions.