What is a Close-Up shot? How did it emerge & how it’s used in film
A close-up shot is a photograph or shot taken of a subject or object at close range intended to offer the viewer more detail on the subject. The imagery in the frame should be identifiable. When the close-up is used on an actor, it creates a more critical emotional connection between your audience and the […]
What is a Medium Close-Up Shot and what does it signify?
Medium close-up shots are commonly used among directors. However, it does take a lot of practice to understand how to use them appropriately. In this blog; we will look at the medium close-up shot, and what makes it so special amongst the directors. Medium close-up shots are used just as commonly as close-up shots and […]
What is a Close-Up shot? How did it emerge & how it’s used in film.
A close-up shot is a photograph or shot taken of a subject or object at close range intended to offer the viewer more detail on the subject. The imagery in the frame should be identifiable. When the close-up is used on an actor, it creates a more critical emotional connection between your audience and the […]
What is an Over-The-Shoulder Shot and How is it Used?
In film or television, an ‘over the shoulder’ shot is when the camera is positioned behind one character and facing another, so the one character’s shoulder and back face the audience. In other words, the shoulder of an off-screen actor is in the foreground while the on-screen actor has complete coverage. The off-screen actor’s shoulder […]
9 ways you can make filming a ‘case sensitive’ interview easier!
An interview can be a minefield on a sensitive topic. You don’t want to say something thoughtless and disrupt your next article’s subject, but you need all the details you can get to make sure you have something to write on. Our production team went through an experience of this with their production for Telly; […]
What is a layer and the importance of layers in Adobe Photoshop CC
There isn’t a perfect definition for a layer but in simple terms, it can be described as a level on which you can place an image or graphic. Layers, can also be defined as stacks of different levels for the placement of graphics to put together a digital artwork. Photoshop, layers are important to any […]