Layout for VFX, Camera Narrative and Language

Overview

“The dialogues between two or more characters are a fundamental part of the narrative grammar in cinema. We will understand terms such as plano-contraplane, camera over the shoulder and the 180º rule.”

In this video lesson Carolina Jiménez García addresses the topic: Dialog coverage (180º rule), which is part of the Domestika online course: Layout for VFX, Camera Narrative and Language. Learn to dominate the language of cinematographic visual narrative in a 3D environment.

Partial transcription of the video

“The characters are fundamental agents In the story we are telling. That's why it's important to know how to cover dialogue between two or more characters when filming. We will define and understand the famous 180 degree rule. What it is and when we can skip it. Let's go there. We start by establishing the dialogue with an establishment plan, a "stablishing shot", which is important where they look the two characters and that they look elements of the environment in which they are. It is important that the audience is clear at all times the concept of where our characters are in relation to ...”

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Course summary for: Layout for VFX, Camera Narrative and Language

• Level: Beginner
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• 1783 students
• 4 units
• 21 lessons (2h 53m)
• 4 downloads

• Category

  3D & Animation

• Software

  Maya

• Areas

  3D Animation, Animation, Audiovisual Post-production, Film, Film, Video & TV, Narrative, VFX