Frame within a frame
Using a frame within a frame is a great way to draw your audience’s attention to part…
Extreme close up
The extreme close up is incredibly important. When you’re telling any story, there are small details you…
Undershot
An undershot is when the camera is positioned directly beneath the subject, looking up. Given that this is an unusual…
Wide angle close up
Getting close to your subject with a wide angle lens will distort the fact of your actor and…
Deep staging
Deep staging is one of the secrets for creating engaging and aesthetically pleasing cinematic images. To create deep staging…
Back to the camera
Positioning an actor with their back to the camera is one way to create a sense of mystery and…
No nose room
No nose room is a great way to make your characters seem trapped and without options. When…
Mirror talk
Mirror talk is a great way to get away from conventional shot reverse shot when shooting dialogue and inject a…
Jonathan Demme close up
What the heck is the Jonathan Demme Close Up and how does it differ from a regular tight close…
Tight close up
The tight close up is a terrific way to emphasise an actor’s performance and hint at their…