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Breaking the Framing Rules – New “Storytelling Sessions” Recording Now Available on MZed

Have you ever wondered why some of the most striking shots in films seem to break the most basic framing rules? An enormous amount of headroom above someone's head… Somehow, these choices still work – and often work beautifully.

Breaking the Framing Rules – New “Storytelling Sessions” Recording Now Available on MZed

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Have you ever wondered why some of the most striking shots in films seem to break the most basic framing rules?

An enormous amount of headroom above someone's head… Somehow, these choices still work – and often work beautifully.

This is exactly the topic of the latest recorded webinar in our interactive series, "Storytelling Sessions," titled "Breaking the Framing Rules." It is now available to watch in the MZed library, and here...

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Have you ever wondered why some of the most striking shots in films seem to break the most basic framing rules? An enormous amount of headroom above someone's head… Somehow, these choices still work – and often work beautifully. This is exactly the topic of the latest recorded webinar in our interactive series, "Storytelling Sessions," titled "Breaking the Framing Rules." It is now available to watch in the MZed library, and here is a sneak peek!

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