Blocking and Staging definition

Blocking: A term that describes where, when and how subjects are placed and move within the frame. Working out the details of an actors moves in relation to the camera.

Staging: The placement of objects in the frame as well as the camera in relation to your performance blocking.

blocking and staging

blocking is working out the details of an actor’s moves in relation to the camera, You can also think of blocking as the choreography of a dance or a ballet: all the elements on the set (actors, extras, vehicles, crew, equipment) should move in perfect harmony with each other.

staging is the placement and movement of objects in the frame, as well as the camera in relation to your performance blocking.

Direction and Performance

Blocking –  the movement and positioning of actorsworking out the details of an actor’s movements in relation to the camera

Staging – the placement and movement of objects in the frame, as well as the camera in relation to your performance blocking.