Composition of Film!
Welcome back to my blog!
This week I learned about composition! More specifically, framing and depth of field.
Here are some of my clips showcasing the different framing styles and focus depths I learned.
1. This is my example of a standard focus scene. Here, the background is slightly blurred as opposed to a shallow focus. As the subject sits alone on a bench, the light blur of the background enhances the feeling of solitary. Being surrounded by a few other students, yet not having them pull away from the main actress's attention, helps the audience feel the same sense of tranquility and the demure display of the subject as she looks off into the distance.
2. This is my example of a shallow focus scene. Here, the background is heavily blurred compared to a standard focus. As the two individuals converse, all else occurring around them is left in the distance. This provides a more intimate feel of the conversation they're having at the table, across from each other. The audience is encouraged to feel special as they're the only ones who are also listening in on their personal dialogue.
3. This is my example of a focus pull. Here, the background is completely blurred while the first subject is in focus, and then the focus is switched to the second subject while the first becomes blurred. The subjects are placed in such a manner that their faces are both visible, although one subject is slightly farther back. This placement and focus pull allow for a scene where viewers can focus on the emotions of one actor at a time. The laughter and joy in both subjects' faces and body language encourage the audience to feel the kinship and platonic love of friendship.
4. This is my example of a deep focus. Here, no parts of the video are blurred and every detail, including ones from a large distance away, are in focus until the main subject approaches, where she becomes the main attraction. When so many background details are in focus, it contributes to the understanding of the core sentiment; that is independence from others. By allowing the actress to slowly approach, viewers feel anticipation and alertness. It keeps them asking, "What'll happen here?"
5. This is my example of executing the rule of thirds. Whether viewers look from left to right or vice versa, they'll notice the backs of two actors closest to the camera, and then the third actor positioned farther away in the middle. There is one person in each third of the camera. This positioning aids viewers by guiding their eyes and drawing their attention from firstly, the actor on the left, most likely, to the one in the middle. When the actors move as the scene progresses and the actor is pulled away by the other two, viewers will hopefully feel his helplessness, or in any case, find some humor in the comedic attempt of establishing dominance.
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