Effective framing rule used by the greatest directors

These professionals can then serve as a serious reference for anyone wanting to turn, either a short film, a feature film, advertising or music video, according to the message they want to convey. An article by James Hayes is in fact refers.

One method used by big names

Wes Anderson Stanley Kubrick, citing only these names, we can recognize their undeniable knowledge that their filmography confirms. Beyond this expertise, they each have been able to advance a personal touch that can make you seek inspiration. No one can blame you to rely on their method, it has proved its worth. Also, what is their common point.

The centralized framing

The first of these common points is, contrary to all expectations, in opposition to what is taught, the centralized framing. While all image-processing schools learn not to do so, they set themselves against this rule. But it is neither by lack of professionalism, of course, nor by a spirit of contradiction. Both have an absolutely real will: to place the action, in the strongest moments, at the center of the image.

The Symmetry

And this centralized framing is accompanied in one and the other case with a symmetry of the image. Not only the character is at the center of the image but also the center of a universe that, to his right or to his left are the exact reproduction of one another. One could easily play the game of differences without necessarily find. This is also a game of horizontal, vertical and diagonal lines that the viewer is confronted.

The static background

The other characteristic of the art of filming of its two artists of the cinema is to propose a background that remains static around the centralized framing. Thus, with this static setting, the viewer's gaze is not diverted to secondary actions but remains focused on the actor, the real center of the scenario. Comic effect for the one, spectacular effect for the other, you can also bring this principle of filming for your own achievements, whether personal or professional.