What are some framing techniques for creating a sense of perspective in your videos?

2 Leading lines

Leading lines are visual elements that draw the viewer's attention to a specific point or direction in your frame, such as roads, fences, bridges, or buildings. They can also create a sense of perspective, by creating a sense of depth, movement, and scale in your video. You can use leading lines to emphasize your main subject, create a sense of motion or direction, or create contrast between different planes in your frame.

3 Framing within a frame

Framing within a frame is a technique that uses an object or a shape in your frame to create a smaller frame around your main subject, such as a window, a door, a mirror, or a hole. This can create a sense of perspective, by adding layers, depth, and focus to your video. You can use framing within a frame to isolate your subject, create a sense of intimacy or mystery, or highlight a specific detail or emotion.

4 Symmetry and asymmetry

Symmetry and asymmetry are two ways of arranging your elements in your frame, creating different effects on your video. Symmetry is when your frame is divided into two equal halves, creating a sense of balance, order, and harmony. Asymmetry is when your frame is divided into two unequal halves, creating a sense of imbalance, tension, and interest. Both can create a sense of perspective, by using the center of your frame as a reference point, or by creating contrast between different sides of your frame.

5 Angle and height

Angle and height are two factors that affect how you position your camera in relation to your subject, creating different impressions on your video. Angle is the degree of tilt or rotation of your camera, while height is the distance of your camera from the ground. Both can create a sense of perspective, by changing the apparent size, shape, and position of your subject and the background. You can use angle and height to create a sense of dominance or subordination, drama or calmness, or realism or distortion.

6 Depth of field

Depth of field is the range of distance in your frame that is in focus, while the rest is blurred. It is controlled by the aperture, focal length, and distance of your camera. Depth of field can create a sense of perspective, by creating a separation between your subject and the background, or by creating a sense of continuity between different planes in your frame. You can use depth of field to draw attention to your subject, create a sense of mood or atmosphere, or create a sense of realism or abstraction.

7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?