Coverage determines the way an audience receives the information they are being fed. Particular inclusions of emissions can inform the audience in a particular way. Directors often include and even highlight certain aspects of action, they show close up shots of detail or zoom in on elements of the shot that are important to the progression of the story. Showing a scene where majority of the items in the shot are stationary whilst one/or a few particular elements are moving will put emphasis on those objects. This can foreshadow future events occurring’s in the story line. Similarly emitting certain subject matter can create intrigue and mystery amongst viewers. Coverage and framing directs peoples attention. The camera can zoom in or cut to particular information. Balance is an important consideration when framing a shot. It is important to get the ratios correct. An unbalanced shot with disproportionate composition can disorientate audiences and distract from the story line. The rule of 3rds is another important practice. This is a common practice in both film and photography. It involves dividing a frame into 3rds horizontally and vertically in order to create 9 squares. Many cameras have a digital 9 square divider accessible on the viewfinder. The theory is that if you place points of interest on the lines or intersections the viewer will intersect with the image more naturally then if you place it in the centre.

Economical coverage is also an important consideration when filming. Films and scenes are not generally shot in chronological order. If possible film crews generally try to capture the wide shots and work their way in. Beginning on a wide shot can be beneficial in a few ways. 1 A wide shot allows you to capture an entire scene. Therefore if things go wrong and certain variables come into play that hinder footage at least there will be coverage of the whole shot. This footage can be used as ‘filler footage’, as plan B if the closer and more detailed shots couldn’t be captured.