Clarifying the Shot
Directly a picture appears on the screen, our eyes scan over it… assessing, interpreting, relating it to the previous shot and accompanying sound. But what if we can’t see the subject clearly, or find ourselves looking at some other feature in the picture? Our attention is diverted. Thought processes are upset. We may find it intriguing - or frustrating. We may dismiss it impatiently.
How you present subjects directly influences how successfully your ideas and intentions-are conveyed to your audience.
Improving clarity
• Don’t try to show too much at a time.
• Wherever possible, simplify grouping, and clear away clutter.
• Over-complicated crowded arrangements, or dual centers of attention, are usually distracting.
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