The Golden Triangle
Why use the golden triangle composition in photography? You won’t go far wrong if you keep things to the main subject, with a simple...
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The Vanishing Point
Most prize-winning photographs have one thing in common: the images have depth. Instead of being two-dimensional, a photo with depth has...
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The PHI Grid
The phi grid is another way to visualize the golden ratio. Rectangles can be superimposed over an image in a grid based on the 1:1.618...
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Golden Ratio
The Golden Ratio is a commonly discussed aesthetic concept in photography. This term refers to a spiral, similar in shape to a nautilus...
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Negative Space
Negative space photography is related to minimalist photography. It emphasises not just the subject, but the empty space around the...
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Leading Lines
Leading lines refer to lines that lead the viewer’s eye from one part of a composition to another. Usually, these lines start at the...
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What Is a Camera Operator?
In television and motion pictures, the camera operator is responsible for setting up the camera equipment and capturing the director’s...
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3 Benefits of Shooting RAW
RAW format is a digital image format for digital cameras and some smartphone camera apps. While RAW capture produces much larger file...
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Tips for Shooting in RAW
RAW images are ideal for specific situations, but you must be sure you're setting yourself up for success. Prepare enough storage space....
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What is Raw ?
RAW image files are large, uncompressed images stored on the memory card of a digital camera. As an uncompressed file format, RAW differs...
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Lenses for Filmmaking Explained
Film lenses offer better image quality and ease of use than still photography lenses, making them invaluable for filmmakers and...
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What Is a Film Lens?
A film lens, also known as a cine lens or cinema lens, is a high-end camera lens for cinema cameras or video camcorders that filmmakers,...
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Low-Angle Shot Explained
Modern filmmakers use myriad Akers shots to elicit emotion, including the close-up shot, point-of-view shot (POV), and extreme wide...
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High-Angle Shot Explained
Modern filmmakers use a wide variety of camera shots to elicit emotion including the point-of-view shot (POV), close-up shot,...
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Anamorphic Format Explained
What Is the Anamorphic Format? The anamorphic format is a technique cinematographers use to create a widescreen image from a standard...
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Over-the-Shoulder Shot
An over-the-shoulder shot is a mainstay of filmmaking, as it allows filmmakers to focus on a character's face while incorporating a small...
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Split Diopter Lens Explained
A split diopter lens is a partial lens that creates striking visual effects in cinematography. What Is a Split Diopter Lens? A split...
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What Affects a Camera Shot?
The main things that affect a camera shot are: Framing: The way the visual elements, including actors, landscapes, objects, and props,...
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Types of Camera Movement
Camera movement is one of the most evocative tools in a filmmaker's cinematography arsenal. How you move the camera in a scene shapes the...
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22 Camera Shots and Angles
Establishing shot: The establishing shot appears at the start of a scene to let the audience know where they are. It sets the stage for...
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