2. Framing
Viewers are positioned so they respond to represented figures in
visual images with varying degrees of familiarity.
The varying degrees of what is called in filmic terms the close-up,
then, may be said to be the realm of personal relations. What may
be described as medium shots (close social distance) represent the
realm of social relations, and long shots (far social distance)
represent public relations.
What is inside and outside a frame changes the meaning of a shot.What is inside and outside a frame changes the meaning of a shot.
3. Frames - I
Close UpClose Up
To focus attention, conveyTo focus attention, convey
intimacy, or capture anintimacy, or capture an
emotional reaction.emotional reaction.
Very Long ShotVery Long Shot
To establish the setting where theTo establish the setting where the
action will take place.action will take place.
4. Frames - II
Medium Close Up ShotMedium Close Up Shot
Communicates gestures, broadCommunicates gestures, broad
expressions, and action framedexpressions, and action framed
within close limits;within close limits;
to give a sense of personal proximity.to give a sense of personal proximity.
Two ShotTwo Shot
An image that includes twoAn image that includes two
characters, and used to reveal theircharacters, and used to reveal their
relationship and interaction.relationship and interaction.
5. Frames - III
Mid Range ShotMid Range Shot
Use to communicate action andUse to communicate action and
interaction of characters andinteraction of characters and
show only a little background.show only a little background.
Over the Shoulder ShotOver the Shoulder Shot
Use to draw the audience intoUse to draw the audience into
the action, as if they are presentthe action, as if they are present
and looking over someoneand looking over someone’s shoulder.’s shoulder.
6. Frames - III
Mid Range ShotMid Range Shot
Use to communicate action andUse to communicate action and
interaction of characters andinteraction of characters and
show only a little background.show only a little background.
Over the Shoulder ShotOver the Shoulder Shot
Use to draw the audience intoUse to draw the audience into
the action, as if they are presentthe action, as if they are present
and looking over someoneand looking over someone’s shoulder.’s shoulder.
