2.4 Picture composition The aim of picture composition is to arrange the objects or people in the picture in the most effective and vivid way. Picture composition is based on the golden ratio rule. If you want to record an interview, you should consider the following:
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Choose the appropriate camera distance (type of shot). Mostly, it will be a close-up, showing the person being interviewed upwards from the chest. Position the person in the picture Allow more space in the view direction, thus place the person in the right or left third of the picture. The person should sit/stand a little bit to the side of the camera (to avoid a head-on perspective when the person looks flat). Ensure that the space above the head is balanced (not too much, not too little).
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