Framing Tutorial

In the framing tutorial, we learnt 14 major step we had to follow in order to make sure that our film openings are to the best qualities we want them to be. We spent 20-30 minutes watching slides that explained each step we had to follow. The 14 steps are:
14. Keep the camera steady
13. Vary your shots
12. Have actors walk in and out of the frame
11. Use the tracking shots to create movement
10. Shoot plenty of ‘Cutways’
09. Mirror the actors POV
08. Pan slowly in one direction only
07. Don’t zoom (zooming makes the video/film look very amateurish)
06. Focus on your subject
05. Continuity is vital – take photos

The Thirds Rule

04. Match cuts make all the difference
03. Remember ‘The Thirds Rule’- (the thirds rule is a grid you use to make sure your filming is in the centre. most of the time, you imagine the grid is there while recording, to make sure the clip is accurate.)
02. Close ups are essential
And finally number 1. NO HEAD SPACE – EVER.

 Close up shot