I found this article very informative and easy to follow. Not only did it present all the basics of filming in one chapter, but it also included examples from famous films to convey different attitudes. For example when describing the impact of using a low angle, the author used the example of Batman to convey the victorious and dominant characteristics of using that angle. Even if someone hasn't seen this particular film, they still get the image of Batman towering over Gotham City as the hero, to clearly point out the feeling that goes along with this use of a low angle. Using examples this way helps all these concepts stick in the reader's mind, which is very helpful since there are so many definitions in this chapter.
I also liked the fact that the author pointed out that with picking out shots and angles, the main thing to keep in mind is reality. If you want to maintain the reality of the characters' world, then you would want to keep a certain depth of field or match cuts, so that everything seems more believable. As shown from reading the article, the camera can manipulate any shot to convey the desired emotion. The same shot can give off a menacing serial killer vibe or a glowing love interest depending on the lighting and framing.
A little while ago, I came across this video, from Sparkles and Wine's music video teaser, that shows how light can drastically affect a character and convey different emotions in the same shot. Although this article focused more on manipulations of the camera and not lighting, I think this video still ties together the use of close up shots versus extreme close ups and can introduce how lighting can further manipulate the video.
https://vimeo.com/63602119
-Marisa Guerin
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