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Continuous use of long shots or close-ups will
give your productions a monotonous "flat"
impression. To avoid this, \t Is important to
consider exactly what it is that you wish to
"say" with every shot. Indeed, it is possible to
change the impression that any subject makes
merely by changing the way it's shot. [H]
You don't have to change the subject to alter the
scene—you can achieve a different effect by
changing the size of the subject itself within the
scene.
Framing people
Basic shots for properly framing people are
shown left. [T]
Experience has shown that shots that frame
people differently than this do not have as
pleasant an effect.
[a1]
Face shot
Even if you cut off the hairline, don't cut
off the chin.
{a-2]
Face shot
When shooting a profile, leave the space
in front of the face to create a "sight line."
[b]
Bust shot—Chest and above
[c]
Waist shot—Upper hips and above
[d]
Knee shot—Knees and above
{e]
Full shot—Entire body