This week I came across an article on the different styles and techniques used when setting up a shot for film or photography. After completing my first in-class exercise focusing on framing and light duration, I wanted to learn more on how to properly set up a good looking frame to get the best shot possible.
The article discussed 20 composition techniques along with examples. I was shocked at how many different ways there are to set up a frame, and how the person behind the camera has to pay attention to everything in the shot. The lines, the textures, the patterns, the white space, the colours – it all matters when planning a good composition.
Before reading this article I only knew about “the rule of thirds” but there are so many more techniques and guidelines to keep in mind for the next exercise I do. I found the “frame within a frame” technique very visually interesting and I hope to apply it to a future Time Based Communication project.
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