The Importance of Framing in Filmmaking: A Theoretical Perspective

Firstly, the external frame (the totality) is of primary importance. Simply put, a film has certain mechanisms of operation, regardless of the concept, including camera movements, positioning, montage, and so on. However, when it is not framed within the visual boundaries, the film cannot exist. It is not a matter of merely capturing footage, but rather, it is only when the image is captured that the film truly begins.