We're finally back, as we announced two weeks ago, for a closer and closer framing. If I dare to make a bad pun, it's to convey to you the importance of this breakthrough in terms of the frames we're quoting, and to remind you that little by little we're getting closer to the goal!
Once again, forgive our jokes, as proof of our enthusiasm for this shot. Still accompanied by our customer success manager Théophile, who's no slouch himself, we're focusing today on the close-up shot, which can be divided into two disparate terms: the waist-up shot and the chest-up shot.
What's it for?
First of all, it's important to remind you of what Théophile says in our video: when we talk about close-ups, we mean waist-up and chest-up. Although these shots are different in terms of framing people, they are nonetheless almost identical in their messages.
While the close-up chest shot, as its name suggests, frames slightly below the armpits up to the head, the close-up waist shot stops a little above the waist and not below, otherwise it would be an American shot, which we discussed earlier.
This shot creates a certain closeness with the speaker, perfect for highlighting his words and focusing solely on them. You can read the character's psychology and emotions with ease. This can be a great frame to alternate with your American shot in an interview, for example, as it supports the strongest statements. You can also compose your video meeting using these shots alone, as we did for our interview with Suez.
How do I go about it?
This may well be the first time we haven't told you to frame your shot on a tripod. For example, in our many tutorials, such as those with Anna, we only use a grip to shoot this frame, and the result is clear. Although this detail changes, we recommend that, as with all other shots, you place yourself at eye level to put your interviewer in the best possible light. So if you're interviewing people sitting or crouching, you'll get the best angle of view.
If you like our suggestion of varying shots with just these two values, it couldn't be easier! All you have to do is position yourself so as to frame a close-up waist shot, and then take a step forward to move to chest level. This trick comes in very handy when you change shots throughout the video, creating a dynamic and toning effect. However, we advise you to diversify with other values to get the most perfect result.
If this article inspires you to create new frames, don't hesitate to let us know. You've got two weeks to make these plans your own, before discovering a new one that, we assure you, promises to be a big one!
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