Sunday, November 1, 2015

9 Compositing shot tips

This article/video was about different tips for composting shots in film.  Rules of Thirds is a common one. This is where you line up points of interest on intersections on a grid. The next one is leading lines. This is where you have to parallel lines horizontal or vertical in a shot of your points of interest. This can create a nice effect. Next is is Diagonal lines. This effect is similar to the last but can create a sense of motion. The next one is framing. This is where you can create a frame within a frame. It can create an effect where maybe you don't want to reveal everything. Figure to the ground is where you create strong contrast between your subject and background. This can create a nice sense of depth. Fill the frame is how much of your subject is filling the entire frame. This can be very important and can adjust the aesthetic effect of your shot. Another effect is Center Dominant Eye. By placing the dominant eye in the very center of the shot, can give the illusion that it is following you. Patterns and repetition is also important as it can create a sense of chaos or order, depending on how you use it. Symmetry is also important as it is naturally nice looking for humans. This is to make everything look perfect basically. But it is important to note there really is no defined rules in cinematography and you should focus on what looks pleasing to you as an artist.
I enjoyed this article a lot more than the other one. It was short, informative and to the point. I can't wait to try a lot these techniques in my projects this year.

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