Christopher Kenworthy has worked as a writer, director, and producer for the past twelve years. He directed a feature film that played to sold-out screenings in Australia and received strong reviews. He works on music videos, visual effects tutorials, and commercial projects, and is the author of the best-selling Master Shots Vol 1 and Master Shots Vol 2, along with two novels and many short stories. Born in England, he currently lives in Australia with two daughters. He also works on projects in Europe and the U.S.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroductionHow to Use This BookAbout the ImagesChapter 1: ADVANCED LENSING1.1 Long Lens Distant1.2 Long Lens Close1.3 Long Lens Stationary1.4 Long Lens in Motion1.5 Short Lens Distant1.6 Short Lens Close1.7 Short Lens Stationary1.8 Short Lens in Motion1.9 The Medium Lens1.10 Cutting the LensChapter 2: ESSENTIAL MOTION2.1 Blended Moves2.2 Camera in Motion2.3 Character Drives Camera2.4 Reveal Moves2.5 Move with Camera2.6 Moving Straight On2.7 Moving Sideways2.8 Moving at an Angle2.9 Short Moves2.10 Turns and CurvesChapter 3: DEPTH STAGING3.1 Character Moves3.2 Crossing3.3 Move to Frame3.4 Moving Point of View3.5 Move to Reveal3.6 Move with Reflection3.7 Reversed Push3.8 Velocity DollyChapter 4: EXPERT FRAMING4.1 Line Cross4.2 Break Cut4.3 Pan Motion4.4 Push Through4.5 Repeat Angle Push4.6 Tilt Reveal4.7 Rotate Out4.8 SilhouetteChapter 5: SYMBOLIC STAGING5.1 Double Push5.2 Magnetic Characters5.3 Intimacy Break5.4 High Drag5.5 Power Exchange5.6 Indecision5.7 Isolating Push5.8 Group BreakChapter 6: PRODUCTION DESIGN AND LOCATION6.1 Anti-Establishment Shots6.2 Dirty Frame6.3 Enrich the Foreground6.4 Fake Wall6.5 Framing Through

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