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Framingcropping is a practice in photography and video production that combines deliberate in-camera framing with strategic post-production cropping to control composition, aspect ratio, and viewer focus. Rather than relying on a single stage, framingcropping treats framing and cropping as complementary tools: a scene is deliberately composed with awareness of what will likely be retained after cropping, and editing decisions are guided by the intended final presentation.

Techniques and workflow: It starts with careful on-set framing using live-view overlays, grids, and careful choice of focal length to establish balance, depth, and narrative cues. Cropping is planned in post-processing, with an emphasis on preserving maximum resolution by shooting in RAW or high-resolution modes and applying non-destructive edits to create multiple crops for different outputs. In video, framingcropping may involve controlled pans, zooms, and optional crop passes to tailor footage for cinema, broadcast, or social media. Non-destructive workflows allow experimenting with crops without harming the original image, and color grading or sharpening can be adjusted for each crop.

Applications: It is used when content must appear across multiple platforms or aspect ratios, or when a single shot must support multiple interpretations or audiences. It can help simplify busy scenes by selecting a crop that emphasizes the subject and reduces distractions.

Limitations: Cropping reduces resolution and may affect image quality; excessive cropping can alter perceived perspective or introduce artifacts. Ethical considerations include accurate representation in documentary work.

Related concepts: framing, cropping, aspect ratio, and multi-platform image workflows.