Chapter 2 Page 52 Discussion Questions 1-5

      1. Explain the meaning of the term visual grammar.

Visual grammar is the reconstruction of events from raw material shot in the field and the process of editing the material for broadcast.

2. List the three basic shots in motion picture photography and describe their functions.

Long shot, medium shot, and close-up. The long shot provides a full view of the subject. The medium shot brings subject matter closer to the viewer and begins to isolate it from the overall environment. The close-up shot isolates the subject entirely from its surrounding environment.

3. Explain how the three basic shoots can be joined to achieve a sense of continuity or consecutiveness in a scene.

These basic shot functions together in sequence. It is used commonly when Golf is being covered. First you see the golfer and his club and the tee as he prepares to shoot, then you see the shot of the golfers’ upper body as the ball is in flight, and then they go to a close up of just the golf ball as it hits the ground.

4. What considerations help determine when a shot or the image size of a subject should be changed in a visual story?

Camera perspectives/angles and length of the report should be taken into consideration when changing the shot or the size of a subject should be changed in a visual story.

5. Explain why it is so important in film and television to have action in virtually every scene.

They want to give viewers the same experience that they would receive if they were actually at the event and in shows they want the shots to flow continuously with no jump cuts or bad edits.