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Framing and composing the shots - 3.
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Framing
devices.
Framing devices can be used to increase the sense of depth and should be
used whenever possible for scenic views.
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Doors, windows, arches and certain architectural features become a frame
within a frame, but use them with care. See Figs 11a and 11b.
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Partial framing of indoor shots with pieces of furniture or a door placed
near the side of the frame is effective. With outdoor scenery, sometimes
place parts of buildings extending a small amount into the side of the frame.
If trees or bushes are close, have parts of them line the sides of the frame.
Figs 11c, 11d.
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Nearby overhanging branches or a trellis can line the top edge of the frame.
Willow trees are ideal for this. See Figs 11f and 11g.
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Nearby reeds on a lake or river bank are good for lining the bottom edge
of the frame. See Fig. 11h.
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Handrails of bridges or verandahs also serve the purpose.
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Fig. 11a SAN GIMIGNANO
ITALY |
Fig. 11b SAN GIMIGNANO
ITALY |
Fig. 11c PONTE FABRICO
ROME, ITALY |
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Fig. 11d LAKE GRASMERE
ENGLAND |
Fig 11e BRISBANE
AUSTRALIA |
Fig. 11f MONETS GARDEN
FRANCE |
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Fig. 11g MONETS GARDEN
FRANCE |
Fig. 11h LAKE GRASMERE
ENGLAND |
Dealing with the
background.
This is also important when taking shots of people. When you move the video
camera back and then zoom in a bit to compensate, the background objects
become larger. Alternatively, when you move the video camera closer, the
background objects become smaller. See Figs 12a and 12b.
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Fig. 12a CAMERA IS CLOSE
background is small |
Fig. 12b CAMERA IS MOVED BACK
background is large |
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