Sequence 1: Shots of the Sea

1. Abstract Wide Shot — A Feeling of Vastness

  • Frame empty or open spaces — rooftops, fields, hallways
  • Shoot at sunrise, in fog, or with heavy shadows
  • Consider adding a voiceover or on-screen text later
  • Tripod or slow pan for stability
  • Use wide composition for negative space
  • Shutter Speed: 1/100s - 1/250s

2. Ripples in Real Life

  • Find something organic — water, fabric, curtains
  • Use f/2.8–f/4 for softness
  • Get close — handheld or tripod
  • Optional: shoot in slow motion if available
  • Shutter Speed: 1/500s (for slow motion) or 1/1000s

3. Wind on Skin or Hair

  • Close-up of hair, skin, or clothing moving in wind
  • Use backlight or soft side lighting
  • Handheld for a natural feel
  • Optional: add soft ambient sound
  • Shutter Speed: 1/500s - 1/1000s

4. Footsteps Without a Destination

  • Shoot close-up of walking, pacing, or pausing
  • Low angle with focus on motion
  • Use f/2.8, focus on feet or shadow
  • Add puddles, reflections, or dirt for texture
  • Shutter Speed: 1/250s - 1/500s

5. Long Shadows

  • Look for dramatic shadows indoors or outdoors
  • Use f/4+ to emphasize detail
  • Diagonal compositions add tension
  • Optional: slow pan across the shadow path
  • Shutter Speed: 1/250s - 1/500s

6. Found Object or Texture

  • Focus on a small, weathered object — bottle, rust, paper
  • Use f/2 for soft background
  • Get low or shoot top-down
  • Frame for mood — cool tones, natural light, stillness
  • Shutter Speed: 1/100s - 1/250s