Framing (visual arts)
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For other uses, see Framing (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Field size or Picture frame.
In visual arts including cinematography, framing is a technique used to focus the viewer's attention upon the subject.
Frames serve the double purpose of making a more aesthetically pleasing image and keeping the focus on the framed object(s) – it can also be used as a repoussoir, to direct attention back into the scene. They add depth to the image, and can add a great deal to the picture when the frame is something related to the object being framed.
A very popular framing technique is Vignetting.
