Review: Lighting, Framing & Composition

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ted
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Reinforce your message

Avoid Distracting Elements in the Background
Choose the Right Locations for your Video
Share not only what you're doing, but where you're doing your ministry

Ask yourself good questions about lighting

Where does the light come from?
How does it hit my subject?
How will that look on Camera?

Basic Lighting

Main light - Key Light
Above and in front of you but off to the side of the camera leaving a dark shadowed side to the face.

Fill Light
Comes from the other side to fill in the shadows, but isn't as bright as the keylight.

Back Light
Creates a rim of light that separates you from the background

Consider the light at your location, and position yourself for the best result

Use cloudy days for the best light, or work early in the morning or late at night to get pretty light

Framing

Frame your shots wide to set your scene, medium to draw in your viewer, or close up to show detail

Composition

Compose your shots using the rule of thirds, or by dividing your shot into vertical and horizontal thirds
Use open space in the direction your subject is looking.