Keep Distracting Objects Out of the Shot
Many of you have seen a live news report on location when a passerby waves vigorously at the camera from behind the standing reporter. The out-of-place movements distract our attention away from the main point of the report and the impact is lost. A small crew on a live news report cannot do much to prevent these distractions, but any nonlive shoot should allow for some control over the set. As a camera operator, it would be your job to verify that the frame was clean and that no objects, either moving or stationary, would prove to be a visual distraction for a viewing audience.
The main goal is to keep the composition strong. Any object that has noticeable movements or bright colors or an odd shape can ...
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