Focus Statements

Today you will be taking notes on Focus Statements and Camera Techniques


1.  What is a Focus Statement?  Define
Short sentence that is a central idea about your topic
2.  Why do we need a Focus Statement?
To narrow down the topic
3.  Give an example of a Focus Statement sentence.
Some girls are making their homecoming dresses this year
4.  Give an example of a Focus Statement in 3 words: (Subject-Verb-Object)
Girls make dresses


5.  What are the 6 Essential Equipment items you need with you when shooting an interview?
1. Camera
2. Tripod
3. Microphone
4. Headphones
5. Batteries
6. Media


6.  Why is a tripod important? 
They keep your shots perfectly steady and clean

 7.  The Tripod is my _friend__________

8.  Define:  Pan
Moving tripod head horizontally
9.  Define:  Tilt
Moving tripod head vertically
10.  Why are headphones important?  
So you know what information you're getting.

11.  Why is it important to TEST YOUR EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU GO ON SHOOT!

A lot of things can go wrong with equipment and you don't want to find out about it during the shoot or after during editing.

12.  Define Wide shot:
Give an overall feel for the setting and surrounding.
13.  Why do we need a wide shot?
To establish location

14.  Define Medium shot:
Less Setting, more detail.

15.  Why do we need a medium shot?
To focus on a specific area.

16.  Define a tight shot.
Close up
17.  Why do we need a tight shot?
You can show lots of detail
18.  What is a sequence?

19.  Why do we need a sequence?