Framing Close-Up Shots

Framing Close-Up Shots
by Pro Staff Member: Joe Allen



Pro Staff Tip for one way to Frame your shot by Joe Allen from Campbell Cameras on Vimeo.

When you film from the Chest Up it is called a " Medium Close-Up" Shot

When determining where to place your subject in your shot, you can use the Rule of Thirds as a guideline. Now, keep in mind that the rule of thirds is just a guideline,  it is not a true "rule" that you always have to follow.  For the rule of thirds, you basically imagine breaking your shot into thirds horizontally and vertically so that there are 4 cross sections. The theory is that if you place your subject in the intersections or along the lines that your video becomes more balanced and look more natural. 

Tip: If your subject is wearing a hat, focus on the nose of the subject and not the brim of the hat.