Lesson 2:

ENVISIONING THE
VIDEO STORY
• In envisioning a story, be as
detailed as possible where
planning is concerned.
• The execution of your story is
almost completely dependent on
your vision.
 IDENTIFYING
VISUAL ELEMENTS
• You have learned that the script is
divided into a series of scenes and
that a scene is a event that takes
place in one setting during a
specific time. However, in a scene,
there are different shots or camera
takes to visualize the action.
Shot
• Is the basic unit of the film language.
• It is the flow in the process of capturing an
image, from in the process of capturing an
image, from the moment you press the record
button of the camera on until you press it off.
Shots According to Size
• Close-up Shot
The framing of the close-up shot shows the actor
from his shoulder up to his head. This type of
shot is frequently used to show an actor’s
gestures and body language.
Close-up Shot
Shots According to Size
• Extreme Close-up Shot
Is just a shot of the face or part of
the face that fills the screen
Extreme Close-up Shot
 Shots According to Size
• Medium Shot
Reveals your actor’s upper body.
It is from the head to the torso.
This type of shot is frequently used to show an
actor’s gestures and body language
It is also used for dialogue scenes where two or
three people talk to each other.
Medium Shot
Shots According to Size
• Full Shot
Reveals where your actor is positioned.
It shows the whole body of the character
Full Shot
Shots According to Size
• Long Shot
It is similar to the full shot but it covers
a wider area.
It is usually used to establish a setting.
Long Shot
Shots by Positioning in the Screen
• Master Shot
Covers the entire scene where the action is happening.
It is usually a long shot that shows one or all of the
characters.
It is a complete recording of a scene from the start to
finish.
It is used to established relationships between or among
characters.
Master Shot
Shots by Positioning in the Screen
• Establishing Shot
The first shot of the scene which
establishes the geography of the place.
It describes day or night, indoors or
outdoors.
Establishing Shot
Shots by Positioning in the Screen
• Point-of-view (POV) Shot
This is a subjective shot that shows the
scene the way a character sees it.
The camera suddenly becomes the eye
of the character.
POV Shot
Shots by Positioning in the Screen

• Reaction Shot
It is a shot of a character, usually a
close-up, reacting to something or
someone in the previous shot.
Reaction Shot
Shots by Positioning in the Screen

• Over-the-shoulder Shot
It is used to facilitate conversation
between two persons.
Over-the-shoulder Shot
Shots by Camera Movement
•Traveling Shot
It is a shot in which the
camera moves with the action
in a scene.
Travel Shot
Shots by Camera Movement

•Panning Shot
It is the horizontal movement
of a shot from a fixed axis.
Panning Shot
Shots by Camera Movement

•Tilting Shot
It is the vertical movement of
the camera from a fixed axis.
Tilting Shot
Shots by Camera Angle
•High Angle Shot
It is a shot taken from above
the subject and the camera is
directed downward.
High Angle Shot
Shots by Camera Angle
•Low Angle Shot
It is a shot taken from above
the subject and the camera is
directed downward.
Low Angle Shot
Shots by Camera Angle
•Bird’s Eye View Shot
A shot taken from an elevated
vantage point and the camera
is directed downward.
Bird’s Eye View
Shots by Camera Angle

• Worm’s Eye View

Similar to the low angle show, it
is usually done by setting the
camera down to the floor level.
Worm’s Eye View
Shots by Camera Angle

• Canted Shot
If you want to add flavor to your
static shot then you slant your
camera to produce a canted shot.
Canted Shot
 CREATING A STORYBOARD
• Storyboard is the visual presentation
of your script.
• Visualization is the method used in
trimming down and turning each scene
in your script into shots.
 CREATING A STORYBOARD

•In creating your storyboard,

you have to identify you key
scenes.
 CREATING A STORYBOARD

•Key scenes are the parts of

the story where the plot
progress.
 CREATING A STORYBOARD
• You make a study of the scene based on
your description of the setting, character,
and mood as written in your script.
Afterwards, you make a sketch of the scene.
This will be your key frame.
 CREATING A STORYBOARD
• A key frame corresponds to a key
scene.
• You should be able to draw the key
frames so everyone in the production
team has an idea of what you see.
 CREATING A STORYBOARD
• The storyboard should cover all the
key scenes but you can always draw
more frames in-between key frames
just to add details.
 CREATING A STORYBOARD
• The layout of a storyboard
should be done horizontally,
corresponding to the television
setting.
 CREATING A STORYBOARD
• The size of the frames can vary to
suit your taste. Under each frame,
you should write all the essential
details from the script such as the
setting, time and dialogue.