Drawings and Diagrams
Always draw a quick, rough sketch of each shot. Draw the heads of the characters, denoting their positions in relation to the camera, and their noses, and dot in an imaginary line. Show, in addition, the main props and set dressing. You do not have to be good at art in order to draw a perfectly acceptable diagram. I never progressed beyond stick men at school!
Once you have a diagram of the shot you can use it to match subsequent shots. If you are at any stage confused as to whether the shot about to be taken crosses the line you can show your initial drawing to the director and cameraman, and it will be immensely helpful.
Everyone relates to pictures – that is, after all, the basis of this industry – and it is far easier ...
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