12 shots

This is an example of a head-on shot that I took of my little brother. The action is the punch that comes directly at the camera. In taking this shot, I realized that it is quite difficult to protect the camera while still allowing it to capture the action.

This shot is a reaction shot taken of my little brother (Javier) once again. He acted as if he were about to get attacked by the invisible man diagonal from him.

 

This is a close-up shot of Javier opening the mailbox. It was supposed to be much more dramatic with him slowly opening the door, but he rushed it, and therefore took away from the suspense that otherwise might've been felt.

In this particular shot, I aimed to film a long shot to show that my brother was being productive. While a long shot may seem simple, it still takes time to find the right angle as there are many objects that can interfere with the feeling of the shot.

I'm not quite sure why he was making this weird face, but this is supposed to be a medium shot. Unlike in a long shot, the camera must be held much more still, or it becomes noticeable that the hands are shaky.

I found that the extreme-close up is one of the most difficult to shoot, seeing that without a stationary camera, not all will be steadily kept in frame.

The choker shot, while not evoking any horror, focuses solely on Javier's facial expressions and emotions. Thus, I was able to capture his fake laugh.  

For the low-angle shot I took of my little brother, I noticed that there might be a challenge in taking these sorts of shots. In order to take the shot without falling, I was required to lay on the floor.

While certainly unsure of what Javier was trying to accomplish, I know I was looking to snap him in full shot.

 

With this video I chose to film Javier running down a narrow path because it seemed to encapsulate the memories of a conventional childhood. The follow shot allows the viewer to see exactly how the child chooses to have fun. As can be seen in the short clip, it could be challenging to keep up with a running person without the right equipment to stabilize a moving camera. 

My brother was looking at our chickens in this high angle shot. While on a very unsteady ladder, I discovered that taking high angle shots take much more effort without the proper filming equipment found on a filming set.

Alyssa kindly agreed to help me take eye level shot in which I was unable to remain still. Through this shot, I believe that the viewer may feel more a part of the action occurring. 

The point of view shot was another one of the more taxing shots. I attempted to film a P.O.V. of me chasing Javier, but incorporating the arms, and the arm movement was tough.