Why it matters
Blocking makes action understandable before the edit adds polish.
Composition Coverage and Edit Logic Intermediate
Blocking
The planned movement and position of people, camera, and objects.
When to use
- Dialogue
- Narrative scenes
- Tutorial steps
- Group action
Human shoot hint
Walk through the action once and choose positions that read clearly on camera.
AI prompt template
cinematic [subject] with clear blocking, simple subject movement, readable space, [duration]
Preview prompts
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[subject] with clear blocking, one subject crosses the frame, 3 seconds
Common mistakes
- Actors block each other
- Camera cannot see the important action