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Shooting multishot sequences

Shooting multishot sequences

Multishot sequences are mini-stories in themselves. The best scenario in which to shoot them is when you have repetitive action or something that takes enough time to allow you to shoot it from multiple angles. If it involves people, you'll likely need the cooperation of those involved. They usually have to stop what they're doing multiple times while you reposition the camera. The results though are worth that extra effort. In this video I am going to show you a few multishot sequences I shot when working with my three clients. I shot several sequences at each location. I used a couple of ways to open or close my stories, and I show you those examples in another video in this chapter. At the Sticky Fingers Baking Company I wanted to get several sequences, including one of their mixers, affectionately dubbed big Bertha. So, as is the case for virtually all sequences I shoot, I got in tight, I got a wide shot, and then shot from a couple of other angles. Sometimes it's difficult to get…

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