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FIVE CAMERA FRAMING TECHNIQUES

1. Rule of Thirds: Divide the frame into thirds horizontally and vertically, then position key
elements along these lines or at their intersections.

2. Leading Lines: Use lines within the scene, such as roads or fences, to lead the viewer’s eye to
the main subject.

3. Symmetry and Patterns: Create visually appealing compositions by centering your subject or
finding patterns within the frame.

4. Depth of Field: Play with depth by adjusting your aperture to control what’s in focus, adding
dimension to your shot.
5. Frame within a Frame: Use elements within the scene, like doorways or windows, to naturally
frame your subject and draw attention to it.

MICROPHONE POSITIONING

1. Boom Mic: Position above the subject, just out of frame, for clear dialogue capture without
being visible.

2. Lavalier Mic: Clip onto the subject’s clothing, ideally close to the mouth, for clear and consistent
audio.

3. Shotgun Mic: Mount on a boom pole or camera to capture directional audio, aimed towards the
subject’s mouth for optimal sound quality.
LIGHTING ADJUSTMENT

1. Key Light: The main source of light, positioned to one side of the subject to illuminate their
features.

2. Fill Light: Softens shadows created by the key light, usually placed on the opposite side of the
key light.

3. Backlight: Positioned behind the subject to separate them from the background and add
depth.
4. Hair Light: Placed above and behind the subject to add highlights to the hair and shoulders,
enhancing definition.

5. Background Light: Illuminates the background, creating separation between the subject and the
environment.

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