Jake Richardson, fellow Oklahoma Movie Makers Member is going to present a seminar on how to Compose and Frame Shots for Low Budget Film Productions.

If you are in the area, or want to hear an AWESOME seminar from the director of Locard’s Principle, come and check it out at the Kendall-Whittier Library in Tulsa, OK on Lewis Street.

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This seminar will cover aspects of framing and composing shots from the perspective of low budget productions who wish to achieve professional feeling shots. What makes a big budget production have that certain “look”? Its much more than just an expensive camera. Learn what techniques cinematographers and camera operators utilize when composing their shots.

Topics will include:

1. How content and distribution determine the aspect ratio.
2. Masking and framing to maximize assets of the aspect ratio.
3. The law of thirds.
4. Proper head room and lead room.
5. The psychological impact of negative and positive space in the frame.
6. Objective and subjective camera placement.
7. The subconcious effect of camera angles on the audience.
8. Helpful hints on finding dynamic compositions.
9. Tips on maximizing depth of focus effects for small cameras.

Speaker Jake Richardson is the director of the independent film “Locard’s Principle” now filming in Tulsa. He earned a degree in Fine Art from Carl Albert State before studying Design for Film and TV at Oral Roberts University where his short project won first place in competition. His camera credits include the films Carro Babo, Double Entendre, Daddy, Daddy and commercials for Ross Edwards Hair Salon and Cherokee Casino.

This event starts at 7pm on thursday September 25th and will be held at the Kendall-Whittier Library located across the street from the Circle Cinema .

This event is free to attend so help spread the word .