Scale Shift

Scale Shift

The relative size of the subject and its surroundings changes—giants, miniatures or impossible proportions—to play with perspective and power.

Frames shot with the Scale Shift technique

Movie still from “AJR - Maybe Man” (2024), directed by Edoardo Ranaboldo – Wide shot, Overhead angle
Movie still from “Kid Culture - Keep It” (2023), directed by Daniel Iglesias Jr. – Extreme Wide shot, Low angle
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Spotlight
Spotlight
Spotlight
Fixed Cam
Fixed Cam
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Seamless Transition
Fixed Cam
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