Coverage Definition & Meaning Coverage involves shooting multiple versions (angles, framings, distances) of the same scene to ensure sufficient editing options in post-production. This allows editors to control performance timing and pacing. Coverage is also a “safety net” for technical issues and continuity errors. If you’re “missing coverage,” you might have to do reshoots, which… Continue reading What is Coverage in Film? And Why do you Need it?
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What Is Blocking In Film, And How Do You Use It To Tell A Story? (With Examples)
The term blocking is the placement and movement of actors in relation to the camera, i.e., the scene’s choreography. The movie’s director maps out, a.k.a. “block,” the character’s actions in a scene before shooting. You also block the camera and lights. Blocking tells the story by staging the characters’ actions to mirror the subtext of… Continue reading What Is Blocking In Film, And How Do You Use It To Tell A Story? (With Examples)