Framing and Composition

Framing and composition basics

StudioBinder Shot List

Let's use StudioBinder's YouTube tutorial series "The Shot List" as an organizing principle for thinking about framing and composition.

The first four videos are broken down roughly along the following topics:

• Shot size - establishing, master, wide, medium, close up, etc.

• Framing - single (clean/dirty), two shot, OTS, POV, insert, (and cutaways, which aren't mentioned explicitly)

• Shot angle - straight, low, high, dutch

• Depth of field - shallow, deep, rack focus

For a more in-depth overview, please see:

Shot size

Establishing, master, wide, medium, close up, etc.

Framing

Single (clean/dirty), two shot, OTS, POV, insert

Angles

Watch: Every Camera Angle Explained [Video Essay]StudioBinder

Focus and depth of field

Watch: Ultimate Guide to Camera Focus —Understanding Depth of Field (Video Essay)StudioBinder

The Filmmaker's Guide to Depth of FieldStudioBinder

The Best Rack Focus Examples for CinematographersStudioBinder