Depth of field is one of the key choices filmmakers make about how a shot looks – is everything around your character going to be in focus, or blurred? QUICK GUIDE TO DEPTH OF FIELD Depth of field is the filmmaker’s choice between sharp focus throughout the frame (deep focus) or blur around the subject...Read More
A practical guide to the intangible – how to choose the right aspect ratio for your film. The aspect ratio you choose for the shooting and screening of your short or feature film can affect the way your film feels, and how it lands emotionally with the viewer. Aspect ratio can also have important implications...Read More
What are the main camera angles in film, and when should you use them? An overview of low and high angles, Dutch angles, bird’s-eye and worm’s-eye shots. QUICK GUIDE TO CAMERA ANGLES Camera angle refers to pointing the camera up, down, or rotated slightly. Different angles shape power dynamics, emotion, and how the audience reads...Read More
