Why Is Your Framing Missing It's Mark? (Photo Composition)
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
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Perhaps think about not using other photographers' pics in your videos. Apparently Jamie Windsor was sued over just such innocent use, fair use is a bit of a nebulous standard apparently.
Alex, what was the purpose of the second camera angle? It felt disjointed. The lighting, color grade, and audio didn't match the content from the main camera. I like the concept, though. Also there was too much empty space to the right of you. Maybe a graphic of some sort would help.
Bro is a photographer not a cinematographer 😂😂
@@christianmorton7277 but, when you make videos for a living, it makes sense to learn your craft.
There's more to the video than many of us are seeing like the framing in the second angle and the use of empty space Alex has covered in a couple of past videos but the lesson is there in fairly plain site we just have to free our minds so the creative focus in there can see it
@@alvinmorris5404 How is the empty space contributing there? I was referring to the lack of visual continuity between the two views and the quality of the audio. It's improved, since then.
Using a second camera for your videos is certainly not a bad idea. However. I think you overdid it. Too many jumps, jumps too far, jumps not-motivated in any way. Less would be considerably more. Maybe alternating between semi-wide and talking head close-up would be better than alternating between semi-wide from the front and semi-wide from the side.
The subject - framing - is definitely interesting. One other person commenting here found the appropriate expression. The framing must not look "forced". In other words, it has to fit inauspiciously into the picture and blend in quite naturally with the motive.
The 2nd camera angle, the over the shoulder thing, doesn't work for me, it is quite distracting
Remember the old movie producers would put their fingers in position to form a frame of what they envisioned in the scene? That would be a good idea to bring back.
Composition is simple, the old masters of art knew what to do. There should be something in the picture that immediately catches your eye and then the eye circulates around the picture finding other points of interest and then returns to the main subject and repeats the journey finding other things of interest and then later can return to the picture and enjoy the experience.
It's simple but not very easy to achieve in a photo.
If your photo can be seen, not observed for long and does not return you need to try harder.
Great video. Thanks. Can you mention what book you are refering to from Alex Webb? That may be interesting from all audience. Best regards, Peter
Alex your channel is great in so many ways, I feel like I learn something each video even though I've been shooting photos for years.
I really appreciate you take the time to find pictures from other artists too, having that inspiration is a fantastic touch.
If you were starting to collect photo books from different portrait photographers, what ones would you start with?
Totally! So important that the frame enhances the look and 'fits' the subject, but maybe that it adds some meaning too. Love that Bruce Davidson 'Cigarette' shot...
Btw, I love these kinds of videos. I'd love to listen to an hour long discussion on framing in photography.
Hi Alex, thanks for the great examples you showed. We photographers rarely talk about framing now, it's good to be reminded every now and then. Great presentation and well delivered. 😊
Excellent content as always Alex!
Thank you another great video and discussion.
Really good point! Now to look back over my shots and see if I have been doing this.
informative photography content
Gald you enjoyed it
Yay! I guessed right: the frames seemed forced and not an integral part of the subject.
Great video!
Good stuff - thank you so much
Explained well, Alex
I find framing so difficult, it really messes up my mind, it’s as if I can’t see it. But I’m slowly becoming better at it and you explained it very well so I will just keep on practicing and watch this video again 😅.
Right, I couldn't pick up on what was "off" about those images at first glance, but, yes, the framing feels forced. It's as if the subject was a secondary consideration. However, I do think it's a good exercise to look for creative waves to have a frame within a frame.
Another powerful lesson. Thank you Alex
Thanks for watching
1:44 Finobacci😅
Btw: I really love this. It was there all the time but we did not see it. Thanks.
Another great and educational video Alex! Thank you
That João Cabral image was stunning.
I've heard another UA-cam photog mention that the 50mm lens is easier to compose with than, for instance, the 35mm, but is more difficult to frame with. Does anyone agree and can you expand upon this idea? What makes the 50mm focal length difficult to frame with?
It gets even easier with a 90mm lens. I can choose a small part of a larger scene and only shoot that. With a wider lens there are so many elements in the image and making it cohesive can be really hard. When you get it right though..
Another only apparently simple concept ;-) I love such food for thought.
Thanks Peter - always simlpe :D
Oh. A live stream. Good.
Hello, whenever you remember the book, could you post it in the comment section? 😭😭😭
I'll see if I can remember it
@@ThePhotographicEye pfft, good luck, mate. I know that once something leaves my mind, it is a void my brain can never resurface the memories from 😅🤣
Which book?
Two thumbs up!!!
Awesome :D