Sony CCD-V8 Operating Instructions - Page 43

N 111 [b] [d] [a-2] [c] [el Continuous use of long shots or close-ups will give your productions a monotonous "flat" impression. To avoid this, it 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. 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. frarnir* Basic shots for properly framing people are shown left. Experience has shown that shots that frame people differently than this do not have as pleasant an effect. [a-1] 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 j Bust shot-Chest and above [ c ] Waist shot -Upper hips and above [ d ] Knee shot-Knees and above [ e ] Full shot-Entire body 43