Ratio Switch

Ratio Switch

The aspect ratio changes mid-sequence—expanding, shrinking or reframing the image—to mark a shift in mood, world or perspective.

Frames shot with the Ratio Switch technique

Movie still from “Deliveroo - The Arrival” (2022) – Wide shot, Low angle
Movie still from “Instagram - Coeur Sur Toi” (2019) – Medium shot, Low angle
Movie still from “Oblé Reed - WESTON” (2023), directed by Nash Pearson – Extreme Close Up shot, Overhead angle

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