Canon DM-GL1 instruction manual Composition, Picture angle, Camera moves

Composition

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The most important element in the scene does not have to be in the center. For a more interesting picture, try to position your subject so it is slightly to one side. Leave some space on the side of the frame that the subject is facing or moving towards.

Don’t cut off the top of the subject’s head, and don’t cut people off at the neck, hips or knees (move a little bit above or below).

Watch out for distracting objects in the background.

Picture angle

	Instead of zooming while recording, try to choose your
	picture angle before you begin. A good way to tell a story
	with video is to begin with a long shot that establishes the
	situation, and then move in with medium shots and close-ups
	to show the details. Remember to change your viewpoint for
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	each shot.
	Remember that any camera movement or change in picture
Quick	angle should have a definite purpose. Avoid unnecessary or
	half-hearted movements.

Camera moves

Use pans to record a landscape or follow a moving subject. Decide the area you want to cover and stand facing the end of your panning angle. Without moving your feet, turn your

Long shot

Medium shot

Close-up

waist to the starting position. Start recording, and after a few seconds begin to turn slowly from the waist. Hold the final image for a few seconds before you stop recording.

Pan

Tilt the camera up to exaggerate the height of the subject. Tilt down from the top of a building, for example, as an introduction to subjects at the bottom.

Tilt

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