Finding the frame

cinematic framing is hard. composition is hard. here are some techniques I use to help achieve the look I have in my head. one tool used here is the director's viewfinder app, cadrage. Let me know if you have any questions.

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[@BlaineWestropp1]

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[@BlaineWestropp1]

Thanks so much. Trying to always keep it concise but also include a little of the thought process. This video in particular was kind of a test in discussing more of the abstract though process of making an image. Still testing things out.

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I do this same exercise! But you make it looks much more fun haha also, the song drop ayyeee

[@BlaineWestropp1]

haha experimenting a little bit with music now. love it.

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[@BlaineWestropp1]

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[@BlaineWestropp1]

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Thank you so much. I still have a long way to go but I will be documenting it on KZbin for the foreseeable future 😇

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[@BlaineWestropp1]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@The_Daliban]

Thanks for sharing! Cadrage is awesome. Been using it for a while. The taking a photo approach is nice. Keeps everything streamlined and efficient.

[@BlaineWestropp1]

thank you! the photo approach does help for many projects. gets you in a good flow!

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Haha thank you! couple days ago maybe. App is great. Well worth it!

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[@BlaineWestropp1]

Hey thank you so much Mark :)

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Thank you ☺️

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[@BlaineWestropp1]

Thank you! A few others have told me this too

[@aov_james]

heck yeah I love cadrage for quickly finding frame for specific cam+lens combo. Spenser Sakurai covered something along VR and room scanning in future. Under the condition, room scanning measure is accurate and not needing VR gear, at the same time gives 3d spectrum visual framing with cadrage's cam+lens implementation. This is going to hit

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[@andrew_nayes]

0:56 what's the new camera?

[@BlaineWestropp1]

stay tuned!

[@KenFlanagan]

Always a pleasure though im not totally sure what this video was about. Framing? The frame exterior boundaries??? Or whats going on inside the frame?? Not sure what the general context was. Narrative? The app is a super useful tool. Did i miss something with the object removal in the kitchen?? I have used the app on many shoots and its a great way to log frame info ideas and build references for storyboards and for location recces too but when i have had most productive use was in combination with a directors viewfinder and playing with different cine lenses. Im not sure if they are still used in this digital age but the ease with which you can swap out lenses is so much fun and becomes much more specific when deciding how the frame is going to feel. Maybe something that is worth considering is as an editor frames really exist as edits and combinations of frames. That is super obvious but creating tones with frames and moving the focus off centre etc is really what makes a frame work in context imo. Mr robot notwithstanding and it’s interesting how the 2.0 ratio has been an influence or even shooting square. Was that in homecoming?? Julia Roberts series on Netflix where they mixed square and wide. First series. Another issue is art direction. There are so many examples where the edit and consecutive frames are helped enormously when the colour and tone palette of the frames are considered and matched or not matched accordingly given the effect. This also speaks to eyeline and connecting scenes particularly where there is dialogue. Cohen brothers are worth checking out in that respect. Meanwhile always a pleasure. Thx

[@BlaineWestropp1]

I haven’t read your full comment but this video is an experiment

[@KenFlanagan]

@@BlaineWestropp1 apologies its 2am and I didn’t watch it through carefully. Ignore.

[@BlaineWestropp1]

No apology needed… love your input as always. Will report back when I fully read tomorrow ☺️

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what did I just watch? Was it a tutorial? I don't know, but it was EPIC and I learned a lot!

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Haha…glad to hear!

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don't worry folks, he was looking through his eye :)

[@Asomers322]

Tell us more ab the new cam

[@BlaineWestropp1]

Gonna have to wait for the KZbin vid!

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Next video: Finding the KZbin Camera Assistant

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😂😂 she is very elusive.

[@loommovies]

Hi! What is the song you used? Thx

[@BlaineWestropp1]

hi the song that repeats a lot in the video is war paint by Ardie Son. Licensed from audiio.com

[@TylerEdwards]

I use that app all the time. It takes me too long to find and craft a KZbin talking head setup.

[@BlaineWestropp1]

I use the app on every shoot. so easy.

[@phillipkeefe]

Do you use or find value in an analogue director’s viewfinder? Or see it as more of a luxury?

[@BlaineWestropp1]

I definitely think there is value in it. But.. I had one on a recent shoot and didn’t use it once, despite wanting to. Cadrage is just so much faster.

[@gsmithweddingfilms]

Is there any notable difference between Cadrage and Artemis?

[@BlaineWestropp1]

Someone just commented here that they like cadrage better. It’s been a while since I used it, but I am not familiar with the major differences.

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which camera do you use?

[@BlaineWestropp1]

For this, I used the Alexa

[@crs.rojas90]

Hey man, so I just bought a few lights, and inspired by you I started practicing replicating light scenes. Then I realized I needed a monitor on my hands like you do to be able to set up the lights properly. What is the one I see you’re holding on all of your videos? … I also need a haircut btw xD

[@BlaineWestropp1]

yo! glad to hear you are practicing. having a hand held monitor really helps, and comes in handy on set too. I have a smallHD focus 7 in my hands. it has a built in teredek bolt 500 receiver. on the camera is a smallHD cine7 with built in bolt 500. I still need a haircut haha. let me know if you have any other questions.

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Thanks man I appreciate it ! I’ll look into it!

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what camera did u buy:) :)

[@BlaineWestropp1]

you will see :)

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[@BlaineWestropp1]

are there any specific questions you have that I could answer here? also feel free to join the discord. there's a link in one of my previous videos.

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Giving me Arrival vibes at the 2:13 mark 😅

[@BlaineWestropp1]

I mean I’ll take it. Arrival is a major inspiration for me. While a lot of projects aren’t able to commit to that level of darkness, I keep pushing. It’s a great movie and even greater lesson on exposure.

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Just an fyi. I bought cadrage becuase of this video. Tell them they owe you a cut 😂 But forreal you should put a download link and see if you can get some affiliate cash for your work and recommendation.

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They owe me! Haha. I don’t think they do affiliate codes!

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anything in particular that made you do that?

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Slow and steady.

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[@BlaineWestropp1]

Who said anything about a discord?

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Here it is 😇 discord.gg/hCC5ZSmB8G