Composition is defined as the way various elements in a scene are arranged within a frame. Let's see the effect that each composition has within a scene and the meaning that can be conveyed.
Framing
There are different ways to frame a scene, but these are some of most common ways to frame within a scene.
Single Shot
- Only features one character alone in the frame, this one individual character is the primary focus of the scene. It can sometimes convey a character's isolation.
- When two characters are visible within a frame. Two-shots create visual relationships between characters.
Insert Shot
- Goes extremely tight on detail. The insert shot emphasizes objects to show how crucial it is to the narrative.
Other ways to frame that I've covered in my previous blog are with over-the-shoulder shots and POV shots. Filmmakers frame shots in a specific way to help guide a scene in the direction they want.
Rule of Thirds
- Occurs when image is broken down into thirds, horizontally and vertically. As a result, the image will have 9 equal parts in total. Rule of thirds help you better frame the elements in your shot to create a more balanced photo that is both natural and pleasing to the eye.
Deep Focus
- Shows all the details within the frame. This means that both the subject and the background are clearly shown to demonstrate the details and context of the scene.
Shallow Focus
- Only the subject is clear, while the background is unfocused and blurry. Filmmakers use this technique so that audiences can pull their attention the specific thing that the filmmaker wants the audience to observe.
- Transitioning a shallow depth of field between different points of focus within a shot. It is used to direct audience's attention and reveal or create elements between them.
References
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