BetterPhoto Q&A
Category: Traditional Film Photography

when photographing people ,to make them appear tal

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May 03, 2006

I'll say from a low view point.

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May 03, 2006

This is a tall order!
A low camera angle can create an illusion and make the subject appear taller. Generally camera angle isn’t the best choice. You should take your tips from Hollywood.
The movie professionals use props to help the illusion along. As an example, it was typical, when filming cowboy movies to construct doorways of different heights. Generally short cowboy heroes were photographed in a doorway especially constructed with lowered head clearance; this gives an illusion of greater height. Special props like chairs and other furniture built smaller (shorter) than normal help the illusion along. Software manipulation can create most any illusion required.

Best of luck,

Alan Marcus
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May 03, 2006

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May 03, 2006

We went to a retro costume party a few years ago, and my wife found me some platform shoes almost just like those. She got them on eBay and they were still in the box, never been worn!

Chris

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May 03, 2006

Before you go out and buy tiny furniture and other props, try moving closer with a wide-angle lens and place the background elements behind the subject you want to appear taller.

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May 03, 2006