Andrew Smith
August 24th, 2025, 11:55 PM
Had this happen earlier this year. It was a conundrum I never expected to have to deal with.
Would you have cropped it off? I was sorely tempted. :-)
Andrew
Paul R Johnson
August 25th, 2025, 12:56 AM
If it was somebody famous, or somebody i got on with, I’d just ask, telling them if I frame the shot normally, you will look very thin and viewers might think it looks a little weird. If they said they wanted the ‘look’, I’d go with it. If it was someone who genuinely deserved looking like a prat, I’d go with it. The explanation would only go to the people who could take the question. Like framing two people having a conversation, looking at each other when one has lips that cast their chin into shadow. They're already deluded into thinking they look beautiful. No way am I telling them they look ridiculous, they dont need my help.
This fella looks a t*t already. Show him off!
Andrew Smith
August 25th, 2025, 01:52 AM
We actually had very little time to set up at the venue as we just made it through the flood waters before the highway was closed by the police. Had just enough time to set up and that was it, plus having no idea who all of the talent at this conference were going to be. Courtesy of the flooding, some of the speakers had to be zoomed in instead of appearing live. It was a fun one, and the show must go on.
This fella is a trés hip youth pastor. Nice enough bloke.
Andrew
Christopher Young
August 26th, 2025, 11:07 PM
Let the rule of thirds guide you. On a medium shot like yours, If he was wearing a top hat, I would be trimming it for sure.
Chris Young.
Andrew Smith
August 26th, 2025, 11:41 PM
Man bun = top hat. That's a great perspective. :-)
Andrew
Boyd Ostroff
August 27th, 2025, 12:55 PM
You also might find some pointers by searching for "Yeoman Rand" from the original Star Trek. :-D
Andrew Smith
August 27th, 2025, 04:16 PM
I see. And there are yet other historical films where this has been handled.
Andrew
Doug Jensen
August 30th, 2025, 12:40 PM
Let the rule of thirds guide you. On a medium shot like yours, If he was wearing a top hat, I would be trimming it for sure.
Chris Young.
BTW, too much head room in this shot. The rule of thirds (vertically) only applies up to the point where there is excessive headroom, then you have to frame for balance.
As for cropping the man-bun. Totally depends on the framing of the shot. If it gets cropped, fine, if not, that is fine too. All depends on how tight the framing is. Never frame for hair or hats.
Andrew Smith
August 30th, 2025, 08:55 PM
Never frame for hair or hats.
Sage advice, right there.
Andrew