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Composition & Cinematography Techniques 2
Over‑the‑
(OTS)
Definition
taken from behind one
, looking at another.
Purpose
Essential for
Establishes spatial relation
s
Creates perspective
Guides
attention
Deeper insight
.They subtly tell the
:
👉 You are aligned with the
whose
you’re behind.
This creates:
Empathy
Bias
Subjectivity
use OTS to control whose emotional experience we share.
POV Shot (
)
Definition
that shows exactly what a
sees.
Purpose
Puts the
inside the
mind
Creates immersion
Heightens tension or
Reveals subjective
Deeper insight
are extremely
because they remove the barrier between viewer and
.They can:
Build suspense (horror)
Create empathy (drama)
Reveal clues (mystery)
Manipulate perception (thrillers)
A POV
is a
chological shortcut.
Insert
Definition
Close‑ups of objects or details.
Purpose
Highlight important
Control pacing
Build tension
Reveal clues
Deeper insight
are the grammar of
visual
telling.They tell the
:
Pay attention — this matters.
Examples:
A
gripping a weapon
A
buzzing
A
turning
A letter being opened
Inserts are often used to build suspense or foreshadow events.
Bong Joon‑ho Example (Parasite)
The video references Bong Joon‑ho’s masterful use of framing in Parasite.
Why Bong Joon‑ho is highlighted
He uses framing to:
Control tension
Reveal
dynamics
Build
visual metaphors
Guide emotional rhythm
His frames are
accidental — every character’s position has meaning.
Example concept
Characters placed at different vertical
(stairs, floors) represent
hierarchy.Framing reinforces this visually
.
The Hidden Lesson
Framing is
just composition — it’s
chology.
It controls:
Relationships
Emotional alignment
Tension
Perspective
Narrative
A
who understands framing can tell a
a single line of
.
