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Casual
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Walk in Place
What this pose solves
Real motion in a static studio: resolves stiff bodies.
Direction: what to tell the model
- 01Ask the subject to walk towards the camera in short steps.
- 02Arms swing naturally.
- 03Shoot in burst mode the moment the back foot lifts off the ground.
- 04Repeat four or five times before changing anything.
The 3x1 Matrix
Wide Shot
Full body
Full body mid-stride, clothing in motion.
Medium Shot
Waist up
Arms in opposition to legs.
Close-up
Face / hands
Hair and expression captured mid-stride.
Common Mistakes
- Steps too long, becoming a parade.
- Focus locked while the subject approaches.
Variations
- Lateral walk crossing the frame.
- Stopping abruptly and turning the face to the lens.