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5 Basic Camera Set Ups: Profile Shots

One of the most common camera set ups

Using profile shots in your composition


Profile shots can work well in this situation as well. They can also be filmed with two cameras at the same time or one camera can be used to capture the two different actors at different times. To set up your profile shots you’ll want to position your camera as follows.





The results will look as follows:

     

       

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