From the course: Cinematic Composition for Video Productions

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Composition in motion

Composition in motion

- One of the intrinsic differences between photography and filmmaking is that when making a film the composition of your image can change mid-frame. This could be the result of a moving camera or a moving subject. Here's an example of a frame in which the subject is approaching the camera. Within the same frame, we are getting a complete range of shots, everything from a wide shot to an extreme close-up. As an object or subject increases in size, it becomes more significant in the frame. This may seem obvious, but it is an incredibly useful technique when establishing a certain mood and designating importance. (underbrush rustling) (door creaking) (breathing) In this scene, as the subject grows larger in the frame, through the use of the POV shot, we have successfully created a sense of impending doom and suspense. Another important consideration when composing emotion is the position of your character when the camera is moving. If you position your character in the center of the…

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