Hi all,
In my script my character is on a "longish" journey. I have several KEY stops along the way where some action occurs.
My question is this: As the director, do I need establishing shots for each new location along the road?
My gut says I should establish each new location, what does yours say? What does your experience tell you?
One method I can imagine uses the POV of the actor..
...
Actor rounds bend in road
Cut to actor POV of old barn (wide establishing shot)
Actor steps into frame and walks towards the barn..
...
Since I have several locations along the road, are there any other techniques to lead into establishing shots that would work?
Thanks
In my script my character is on a "longish" journey. I have several KEY stops along the way where some action occurs.
My question is this: As the director, do I need establishing shots for each new location along the road?
My gut says I should establish each new location, what does yours say? What does your experience tell you?
One method I can imagine uses the POV of the actor..
...
Actor rounds bend in road
Cut to actor POV of old barn (wide establishing shot)
Actor steps into frame and walks towards the barn..
...
Since I have several locations along the road, are there any other techniques to lead into establishing shots that would work?
Thanks