The Director and Director of Photography would immediately reposition them. It would look very awkward.
What does happen often is impactful news will be delivered causing the foreground actor to turn to camera and contemplate as they rack focus from the background actor to the foreground. See also, a door slamming or an event happening just off camera.
It’s an easy way to get a nice little two shot of both actors faces
What does happen often is impactful news will be delivered causing the foreground actor to turn to camera and contemplate as they rack focus from the background actor to the foreground. See also, a door slamming or an event happening just off camera.
It’s an easy way to get a nice little two shot of both actors faces