Composing and Framing Shots for Low Budget Productions

This seminar will cover aspects of framing and composing shots from
the perspective of low budget productions who wish to achieve
professional feeling shots. What makes a big budget production have
that certain "look"? Its much more than just an expensive camera.
Learn what techniques cinematographers and camera operators utilize
when composing their shots.

Topics will include:

How content and distribution determine the aspect ratio.
Masking and framing to maximize assets of the aspect ratio.
The law of thirds.
Proper head room and lead room.
The psychological impact of negative and positive space in the frame.
Objective and subjective camera placement.
The subconcious effect of camera angles on the audience.
Helpful hints on finding dynamic compositions.
Tips on maximizing depth of focus effects for small cameras.

Speaker Jake Richardson is the director of the independent film
"Locard's Principle" now filming in Tulsa. He earned a degree in Fine
Art from Carl Albert State before studying Design for Film and TV at
Oral Roberts University where his short project won first place in
competition. His camera credits include the films Carro Babo, Double
Entendre, Daddy, Daddy and commercials for Ross Edwards Hair Salon and
Cherokee Casino.


This event starts at 7pm on thursday September 25th and will be held
at the Kendall-Whittier Library located across the street from the
Circle Cinema .

This event is free to attend so help spread the word .