The phrase "to frame a shot" means to set up and position a camera in order to capture a visually appealing image or scene.
Sentences with «to frame a shot»
Each was a joy to shoot with — I didn't have to get nearly as close, and it really helped frame the shots perfectly. (tomsguide.com)
A fixed camera angle to frame shots in just the right way and free up your right hand for said combat. (the-arcade.ie)
The cinematography fares better but is still lacking any real style, aside for the occasional well framed shot, the camera work on display here is fairly pedestrian. (filminquiry.com)