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Hooda: Photography's Framing Skill Aids Directing
19 Aug
Summary
- Photography helped Randeep Hooda master framing for film direction.
- Nature photography influenced his visual composition and directing style.
- Hooda notes abundant smartphone images diminish photo value.
Actor and filmmaker Randeep Hooda has highlighted the profound impact of photography on his directorial abilities. Hooda’s initial fascination with wildlife photography evolved into a deeper understanding of visual composition and framing, skills he found invaluable when directing.
He explained that the framing techniques he practiced with a still camera directly aided him in directing film shots. This expertise was particularly useful during his directorial debut with 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar,' allowing for a more considered visual approach.
However, Hooda also commented on the changing perception of photography due to widespread smartphone use. He feels the abundance of readily available images has lessened the reverence for a single, perfectly composed photograph, noting a diminished value.
Despite this observation, Hooda continues to find solace and observational practice in wildlife photography, where patience and composition remain key.
