StagingStaging directs the audiences attention and makes it clear what in the scene is the most important and what they should be watching. Animators do this my placement in the frame, light and shadow and camera angle and position. Staging avoids unnecessary detail and frames what is revelant.
|
"the presentation of any idea so that it is completely and unmistakably clear" Johnston & Thomas |
Historic Example
The Flintstones - Happy Anniversary Theme Song (1960)
This clip of the Flintstones is an example of staging. The posture of the characters as well as the angle on which the audience see's the scene going on.
This clip of the Flintstones is an example of staging. The posture of the characters as well as the angle on which the audience see's the scene going on.
Embedding Unavailable
Contemporary Example
The Lion King (1994)
In this screen shot - you can see the good staging. We can see clearly that Simba and Mufasa are speaking to Zazu the bird. There is no distraction from what is important in the shot.
In this screen shot - you can see the good staging. We can see clearly that Simba and Mufasa are speaking to Zazu the bird. There is no distraction from what is important in the shot.
Harriet Murray