Filming techniques
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use a digital device to record video.
Key learning points
- Specific digital devices can record video.
- Digital video recording devices have some common features.
- Video can be recorded using different camera angles.
- Audio is recorded using a microphone.
Keywords
Filming technique - Ways that a video is presented to the audience.
Camera angle - The position of the camera in relation to the subject.
Framing - The way that elements are arranged within a shot.
Common misconception
All devices have cameras and microphones in the same location.
Devices differ, so may have cameras and microphones in different locations.
Teacher tip
Introduce the specific devices available in your classroom and show pupils where the cameras and microphones are, so they feel confident using the equipment.
Equipment
Pupils will need to use a device capable of video recording.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is live footage?
Q2.What is the purpose of audio in a video?
Q3.What is added to a video to provide written information or context?
Q4.Match each example to the term that describes it.
animation
live footage
feature
video
Q5.What is the first step in creating a video?
Q6.What is the main difference between a video and an image?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a filming technique?
Q2.What is a camera angle?
Q3.What is framing in a video?
Q4.What is used to record audio for a video?
Q5.Arrange the steps for recording a video in the correct order.
Q6.Match the types of framing to their descriptions.
focuses tightly on a subject, often showing just the face
focuses on a very small detail, such as an eye or a hand
shows the subject from the waist up, providing more context
captures the entire subject and their surroundings
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