ABSTRACT
A sustained shot of someone speaking directly to the camera soon becomes boring to the viewer. Sometimes the shot can be improved by gradually tightening the shot to increase interest or slowly widening it to relax the audience's concentration. While shooting can be a simple process, camera operators and directors must be very intentional in order to shoot the subject in a way that attracts the audience's attention, holds their attention, and communicates the message effectively. In order to create some visual variety when using multiple cameras, cut to different-sized shots. Directors can help to "motivate a cut" by having the talent turn at an agreed moment to be shot from another direction, although this can look staged if it is not done well. For most purposes, frontal shots or three-quarter frontal shots are the most effective. If someone is being cross-examined during an interview, directors sometimes use a tighter shot than normal.
