Filmmaking: Composition and Framing Tutorial

submitted by lauralamey on 02/02/14 1

To learn more and comment visit our blog at: www.lightsfilmschool.com/blog/ Welcome to the Lights Film School video tutorial on framing heights. In this video we'll discuss the importance of properly cropping your subject within a frame. Three common mistakes filmmakers often make when framing a subject are: 1. They leave too much 'room" above the subject's head which creates "dead space" 2. They fail to leave enough room above the subject's head "clipping" the top of their head with the top wall of the frame. While this may be advisable for some close-up shots, this is not advisable for medium or full shots. 3. They "cut off" or "amputate" their subject at the joints of their limbs. Full shot Medium full shot Cowboy shot Medium close shot Close shot Wide close up Full close up Medium close up Extreme close up Macro close ups Shot on the Canon Canon 5D Mark II ----- MORE ABOUT US --------- Lights Online Film School is an online education provider offering filmmakers a chance to learn more about screenwriting, directing, cinematography, sound design, editing and producing. Whether you want to learn how to shoot better music videos, short films, feature films or documentaries we have courses that will help you become a better filmmaker. To learn more about our course visit our website here: www.lightsfilmschool.com/ SHARE AND LIKE youtu.be/pBT2MeO74lo SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=LightsFilmSchool OTHER PAGES OF INTEREST Lights Film School Blog - www.lightsfilmschool.com/blog/ 30 Days to More Views - www.lightsfilmschool.com/how-to-get-more-views-on-youtube/ How to Sell Your Videos Online - www.lightsfilmschool.com/how-to-sell-your-videos-online/ How to Shoot a Music Video - www.lightsfilmschool.com/how-to-make-a-music-video/ GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO: Canon 5D Mark II Canon EF 24-70 2.8 USM Lens This was shot before the cinestyle upgrade. We will be uploading more videos soon with the cinestyle profile. To learn more about our online filmmaking course visit our website at: www.lightsfilmschool.com/

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