Tip #233: FOR REALISM INCLUDE BACKGROUND PLAYERS. Background actors—also known as “extras”—add an authentic look to scenes. For example, if you’re shooting a restaurant scene with only the principle characters shown, the resulting footage might seem strange and unreal. While agencies such as @Central_Casting provide extras for a fee, by careful framing, you can often arrange for people to occupy the background. In the frame here, notice the two people on the subway platform. The image is from “Felix,” a prize-winning short directed by Beck Williams (@beckwilliamz). “Felix” will soon be featured as the Mobile Movie of the Week. #mobilemoviemakingtips #mobilemoviemaking #extras #backgroundactors #framing #cinematography https://www.instagram.com/p/B_YP5hupsTZ/?igshid=1vkluvsafd2z7