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Visual CompositionVisual Composition
When Framing your Shots:When Framing your Shots: Avoid Unnecessary ElementsAvoid Unnecessary Elements Observe the Rule of ThirdsObserve the Rule of Thirds BalanceBalance the Frame the Frame Maintain Maintain SimpleSimple Composition Composition Keep Elements Keep Elements OrderlyOrderly
Composition is the visual organization of the
objects in a defined area
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Dominant Quadrants Leading Lines
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Size Size of the elementof the element Shape Shape of the of the
elementelement BrightnessBrightness of the of the
elements elements Color Color of the elementof the element
Visually emphasize one element over others by using contrast in the:
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Depth of Field Variables:Depth of Field Variables: FFrame Raterame Rate AAperture of Lensperture of Lens LLens Focal Lengthens Focal Length SSpeed of Filmpeed of Film EExposurexposure
Use Select Focus to emphasize one element
over other elements
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Asymmetrical Balance is more visually interesting
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Contrast and Color are ways to emphasize elements
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Contrast and Color are ways to emphasize elements
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The Rule of Thirds helps to emphasize elements
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The Rule of Thirds helps to emphasize elements
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Crop These Photos by Applying the Rule of Thirds
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Crop These Photos by Applying the Rule of Thirds
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Crop These Photos by Applying the Rule of Thirds
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Aspect Ratio is the ratio of Horizontal vs. Vertical
Aspect RatiosAspect Ratios
TIP
Aspect RatiosAspect Ratios
TIP Always protect for other aspect ratios.
The boom mic that doesn’t show in 1.85 : 1 will be clearly
visible in 1.33 : 1
Aspect RatiosAspect Ratios
TIP Always protect for other aspect ratios.
The boom mic that doesn’t show in 1.85 : 1 will be clearly
visible in 1.33 : 1
Aspect RatiosAspect Ratios
TIP Always protect for other aspect ratios.
The boom mic that doesn’t show in 1.85 : 1 will be clearly
visible in 1.33 : 1
Aspect RatiosAspect Ratios
TIP Always protect for other aspect ratios.
The boom mic that doesn’t show in 1.85 : 1 will be clearly
visible in 1.33 : 1
Visual CompositionVisual Composition
Compose your frame for the correct Aspect Ratio
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Special care needs to be taken when framing widescreen images
Visual CompositionVisual CompositionPan and Scan is the technique of adapting 16x9 video to fit a 4x3 monitor.
Often, it is possible to crop the 16x9 frame into two 4x3 medium closeups.
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The Rule of Thirds applies to 16x9 frames as well
Visual CompositionVisual CompositionPlacing
important picture
elements near the edge of
the frame can be an
effective compositional
tool.
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Allow ample leading room for moving subjects
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Leading Lines help direct the viewer’s attention
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Leading Lines help direct the viewer’s attention
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A combination of composition techniques can be used in a single image
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In video, “Staging” is known as “Camera Blocking” and it applies to the relative placement of the actors
Visual CompositionVisual Composition
In video, “Staging” is known as “Camera Blocking” and it applies to the relative placement of the actors
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There are several ways to create the illusion of depth
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The illusion of depth can be created by shooting with a wide lens and from a low camera angle
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Framing with foreground elements also helps to create the illusion of depth
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Framing with architectural elements also helps to create the illusion of depth
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Windows can be used to frame a scene and to help create the illusion of depth
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The opposite effect is created by using a telephoto lens which flattens the image
Visual CompositionVisual Composition• A A FrameFrame is like a unit of sound – an is like a unit of sound – an essential building block of languageessential building block of language that is usually too small to deliver athat is usually too small to deliver a message by itselfmessage by itself• An An ImageImage is like a word is like a word• A A ShotShot (a continuously evolving stream (a continuously evolving stream of images) is like a sentenceof images) is like a sentence• A A SceneScene is like a paragraph – It is is like a paragraph – It is composed of several shots andcomposed of several shots and conveys meaning about a single topicconveys meaning about a single topic
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The Extreme Long Shot is usually referred to as The Extreme Long Shot is usually referred to as an Establishing Shotan Establishing Shot
Shot Types
Long Shot Long ShotExtreme Long Shot
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The Full Shot is also known as a Wide ShotThe Full Shot is also known as a Wide Shot
Shot TypesFull ShotMedium Long Shot
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Shot Types
Medium ShotThree Quarter Shot
The Medium Shot is also known as a Waist-up ShotThe Medium Shot is also known as a Waist-up Shot
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Shot Types
CloseupMedium Closeup
The Medium Closeup is also known as a Bust ShotThe Medium Closeup is also known as a Bust Shot
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Shot Types
Extreme CloseupBig Closeup
The Big Closeup is also known as a ChokerThe Big Closeup is also known as a Choker
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Shot Types
This shows the frames of the assorted shots
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Shot Types
Bird’s-Eye ViewVertical Angle Shot Names
Relation of the Camera to the Subject on Y AxisRelation of the Camera to the Subject on Y Axis
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Shot Types
Neutral AngleHigh Angle
Neutral Angle should always be used unless requested by Neutral Angle should always be used unless requested by the DP or Director to convey a message about the talentthe DP or Director to convey a message about the talent
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Shot Types
Worms-Eye ViewLow Angle
Low angle conveys a message of admirationLow angle conveys a message of admiration