The frame - everything you can see in the shot
Common mistakes when framing: too much/little space above the subjects head
cut off the subject at the joints or limbs
Common mistakes when framing: too much/little space above the subjects head
cut off the subject at the joints or limbs
Full Shot:
- The subject fits nicely in the frame
You can fit more than one subject in the frame
It allows the subject to use body language
Medium Shot:
- This shot allows enough space below the subject, so that
their wrists are not cut off if the subject drops their arms
Medium Close Shot:
- Less environment in the frame, more focused on the subjects
emotions - The frame is still wide enough for another subject and props
Close Shot:
- The top wall goes jus above the subjects head
The subjects eyes and face are at the centre of the frame
Wide Close Up Shot:
- The bottom of the frame is just above the subjects arm
- The top of the frame is just above the subjects head
Medium close Up Shot:
- The subjects chin is close to the bottom wall of the frame
- The top of the frame is by the subjects eyebrows
- This shot concentrates on the subjects mouth.
Full Close Up Shot:
- The subjects eyes are in the top 2/3rds of the frame
- A tiny part of the subjects shoulders are showing
- In this shot you can chop the top of the subjects head off
Macro Close Up Shot:
- Can shoot one particular part of a subjects body
- Film makers use this shot to punctuate a scene