Wide-angle Close-ups and Emotional Impact

Portraying character emotions through wide angle close ups

When we show our characters up close, most likely we’re interested in the emotions they express or are going through at that particular moment. But what if we portray them through a wide lens? How will it affect the overall impact of the shot? What emotions can it convey? And why do wide-angle close-ups always feel so expressive? Let’s figure it out together!

Read the full article at CineD - Wide-angle Close-ups – Expressive Frames and Their Emotional Impact

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