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5 Basic Camera Set Ups: POV (Point of View) Singles

One of the most common camera set ups

Using POV to compose your shot

Point of view singles are commonly used to show the visual point of view of one or both of the characters. They act as alternatives to OTS shots when you’re trying to capture the facial expressions of the actors. To set up POV singles you’ll need to place the cameras directly in front of the person you’re trying to capture. The set up looks as follows



The results look as follows:

       

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