Framing The Shot (making Vids) Options

[Todd Simpson]

Framing the shot when making vids is crucial. A poorly framed vid can turn people off before they even get a chance to watch it. The thumbnail is the invitation, the first frame that pops on screen is the only chance you get to snag them. If they don't like it, they will just click off. I see folks making the same mistakes quite often so quick tips!!

DON'T~Have your bed or bedding in the shot

DON'T~Have dirty or clean clothes/clothes hamper in the shot

DON'T~Have an open closet door/shot of the closet interior in the shot

DON'T~Have a anything in the shot that doesn't belong in a recording studio.



Essentially, try to frame your shot so that it looks like the viewer is getting a peek inside of your personal recording studio to see you making the magic happen. Shove everything else, out of the shot, at least during the shoot. It should not look dirty or cluttered. The more blinking boxes/rack gear/pedals, the better. Even if not being used, these give viewers a sense of looking in on a real recording session. Spend time framing your shot. Make sure a still image from your shoot, looks like you want it to look. Then shoot away Here is a screen grab from my last vid just as a demo. I still take screen grabs of random spots in the time line to spot check.


Shoot!!!!!
Todd

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This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Aug 7 2019, 10:43 AM

[Storm Linnebjerg]

I still find my space a bit messy! I wish I had a green screen Maybe that can go on the wish list for christmas

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[onetabmat]

I still find my space a bit messy! I wish I had a green screen Maybe that can go on the wish list for christmas

Get some green fabric from a local fabric merchant

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[Storm Linnebjerg]

Get some green fabric from a local fabric merchant

I actually did that, but turns out it wasn't big enough. They didn't produce the fabric wide enough. It was like 165 cm in width, which I then had to use as height. Unless of course I stitch more of the pieces together.

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