Media Episode 9: Representation
In this episode of Media, Jenna Grace, Robert Young and Brett Lamb talk about the important concept…
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…
Inside out
Although it can be a bit cliched, positioning your camera inside an object – such as a refrigerator,…
Distance
Short of framing them separately, putting physical distance between two characters is one of the best ways…
Facing away
Having your character facing away from the person they’re talking to is a great way to film a confession…
Crowding the frame
Crowding the frame is a great way to convey that your characters are threatened or have been…