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A good film is generally composed of
ooth and coherent u
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s
scenes. Depending on the
subject,
scenes should avera e between rve
e
seconds. If the action to be filmed lasts
longer,
divide it into several
shots,
taken
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rom different an les and distances (long shots, medium shots and
close-ups).
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n this case, use a zigzag approach rather than advancing In a straight line or the
esulting impression will be that the subject is leaping towards the
camera.
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Film composition
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I f the camera stogs while you are
filmin%
change your position before
continuing
with the same scene so that the interru tion will
e less obvious. Get in
habit of rewinding the camera after each scene, however short.
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