· Learn cinematography basics.
· Only add in what adds to the story.
· Learn more expressions and staging.
· (subjects moving left to right is natural for the viewer as it is the direction we read, but from right to left is odd and can confuse if not used properly, It can work well with conflict coming in from the right and the subject/ main character from the left.)
· Use the environment to create subliminal lines to split up the different subjects and their opposing means.
· Light helps give a sense of power over/ upper hand another character without it.
· Use the same visual lines of action, in the same direction in the following scene, keeping the focal point consistent to prevent the viewers getting confused when the camera changes. a diagonal line of action helps give a more dynamic effect.
· Make sure when using body language that for example the hands are lit and stand out.
· There are a lot of hand gestures in an argument, the Incredibles argument at home is a great example.
· Straight lines, cubes and symmetry create a sense of control- composing.
· Curves, in a scene of straight lines stand out.
· Use action in the white space surrounding the main character.
· Don’t always use the character’s eyes as a camera, more obscure angles can make it seem more interesting.
· Consider, foreground, middle and background action, it doesn’t always have to be close up.
· use an action or movement to change focus (or position etc) e.g turning head the same time the focus changes.
· Try and make the characters fit together like pieces of a jigsaw in the frame, when side on and up close.
· Keep the focal point constant or moving, not dramatically changing from shot to shot, so the viewer doesn’t miss anything.
· Use camera angles to exaggerate how they feel or are behaving… e.g a low vantage point looking up at a small boss, making him look more powerful and intimidating.
· Anticipation can keep viewers interested, an example: hear a dramatic action happen in one shot, then in the next shot change to see the effects of the action in the scene like an explosion/ break.
· Create a rhythm of movement in the animation.
· Keep a safe margin around the frame.
· Time spent well in pre-production is a gift in production.
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