Benjamin Lamb Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Could someone please explain what the purpose of the "+" in the center of a field monitor is? I'm assuming it has to do with the composition and framing, but I'm not sure I understand why. Personally I just find it distracting. Here's a photo for an example: https://www.flickr.com/photos/roadhardmovie/14060361415/in/set-72157644027202177 Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Adrian Sierkowski Posted February 6, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted February 6, 2015 Center of frame. And the inside is the center of the center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Lamb Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Do some cinematographers/directors actually find that useful? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Adrian Sierkowski Posted February 6, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted February 6, 2015 I do, yes. Sometimes; you want someone dead-center in the frame, other times i may use the lines to compose a little bit; still other times, if it's a sit down into a shot for example; and I have to pan away to grab a slate, I'll "bullseye" something in frame as a reference. But just because i use it; doesn't mean you have to. There is normally a way to turn it off these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Lamb Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Thank makes sense. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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