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BTEC Creative Digital Media Production
U10 LABC
composition & framing
Important to know, due to having a chance to create a stunning image
composition
Symmetry
Depending upon the scene – symmetry can be something to go for – or to avoid completely. A symmetrical shot with strong composition and a good point of interest can lead to a striking image – but without the strong point of interest it can be a little predictable. Experiment with both in the one shoot to see which works best.
Depth of Field
The depth of field that you select when taking an image will drastically impact the composition of an image. It can isolate a subject from its background and foreground (when using a shallow depth of field) or it can put the same subject in context by revealing its surroundings with a larger depth of field.
Space
There can be a fine line between filling your frame with your subject (and creating a nice sense of intimacy and connection) and also giving your subject space to breathe.
Either technique can be effective – so experiment with moving in close and personal and moving out to capture a subject in its context.
Sometimes it is what you leave out of an image that makes it special!
framing
Most of us use ‘frames’ to display our images when we hang them on walls for viewing – however ‘framing’ can be used within the composition of a shot to help you highlight your main point of interest in the image and and/or to put it in context to give the image ‘depth’.
Perspective
The perspective that a shot is taken from is another element that can have a big impact upon an image. Shooting from up high and looking down on a subject or shooting from below looking up on the same subject drastically impact not only the ‘look of the image, emphasizing different points of interest, angles, textures, shapes an image.
Colours
The colours in an image and how they are arranged can make or break a shot.
Bright colours can add vibrancy, energy and interest - however in the wrong position they can also distract views of an image away from the focal points.
Colours also greatly impact 'mood'. Blues and Greens have a calm soothing impacting, Red and Yellows can convey vibrancy and energy
Think about using contrasting colours in shots, like Blues and Purples, Oranges and Blues, or Greens and Reds.
Rule of Thirds
A layout used to support the representation of an important object being shown.
filming + edit log
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