Cori Holloway

I chose to watch Friends, season 3, episode 5, "The One  with Frank Jr" I chose to watch an episode of Friends because of the variety of content the show provides. I figured that since there are so many people who come in and out of the show, and so many interesting situations that occur, there had to be a multitude of shots used in the show. Also, I really enjoy watching it, and even if Friends isn't the most recent television show out there, it has a major role in the industry even today. I considered a show like Friends, which has been prominent for years, to be an excellent example of the usage of camera shots. A few shots I noticed: In the very first scene in the episode, Joey is standing at a work table. He is off to the left, and you can see his surroundings. This shot, called a medium-long shot , plays a role in establishing where the character is in the scene, and what exactly the setting is. This creates a feeling of familiarity with the scene, and

I chose to comment on Kaelyn and Ryan's blog posts. On Kaelyn's, I commented on the tilt shot, high-angle shot, freeze-frame shot, and flash shot. On the tilt shot , I noted that it made me feel curious because of the unique angle, but pleased because of the interesting subject the shot portrayed. On the high-angle shot , I wrote that it was enjoyable to watch and provided a unique perspective. It showed me a larger perspective, and made it clear that there are more things in the picture than just the main subject. I also liked the freeze-frame shot she used. In the context of her video, the shot was being used more humorously than anything else, so it made me laugh. However, I can also see that shot being used in a more serious context. Also interesting was the flash shot she used. It carried a surprise of a subject I liked, so I felt happy, but I have also seen this shot used in scary situations, like in horror films. On Ryan's, I commented on the point-of-view shot,

Camera Shots Project- Week 2 1 This is a cameo shot. Creating this shot was fairly easy and straightforward, but I can see how these shots can be considered uninteresting in some situations. 2 This type of shot is a close shot , where you can see the subject from the mid-waist up. I liked that you can have different types of backgrounds when working with this shot. 3 This is a dolly shot . While this was fun to film, I did notice that keeping the camera steady is difficult because the camera was not on actual tracks. 4 This is an extreme close-up shot . I like the detail that it provides, but I have to assume that they are used sparingly in films. Having these shots repeatedly would be confusing and create a negative experience. 5 This is a high angle shot . In our situation, it was somewhat impractical because the camera quality on my cell phone is not great. However, I can see the value of this type of shot in films. 6 This is an extreme long shot .

The film industry has always been a bit of a mystery to me. While attending movie theaters, watching videos online, and being constantly exposed to cinematography, I realized that I have almost no knowledge of the events that transpire during production. The occurrences during video production are quite a puzzle, and taking this course will guide me in understanding the behind-the-scenes. Also, this class will help me satisfy the requirements for an AICE diploma. Taking Media Studies will support me in fulfilling my academic and personal goals.