Anamorphic Format

Anamorphic format is the cinematography technique of shooting a widescreen picture. The aspect ratio of 2.39:1. It can be achieved with the anamorphic lens Anamorphic

30 Degree Rule

In the Film Editing guide, The camera should move at least 30 degrees relative to the subject between successive shots of the same subject. In

Axis of Action

Axis of Action means, In continuity editing, the imaginary line that passes from side to side through the main characters, defining the spatial relations of

Composition

In general, Composition is nothing but how the objects (props, actors, etc…) in a frame arranged to each other elements in the same frame. Reference

Closeup Shot

Closeup Shot is type of shot that tightly frames a person or object. Few images for closeup shot Close-up types Medium Close Up (MCU) Close

Tilt

Tilt is a cinematographic term in which the camera stays in fixed position and rotates up or down in a vertical axis. Tilt downward generates high view

180 Degree Rule

180 Degree rule means, in continuity editing, the imaginary line that passes from side to side through the main characters, defining the spatial relations of

Whip Pan / Swish Pan

Whip Pan / Swish Pan is a type of pan in which the camera pans so fast that it creates a disorienting blur effect. This Effect can be

Aspect ratio

An Aspect Ratio means the width and height of a image or screen. Aspect ratio expressed/written in two numbers separated by colon – [ Width : Height

Panning or Pan Shot

Panning means turning camera horizontally(X-axis) from a fixed position.ORPanning or Pan Shot means, Horizontal Moment of camera with fixed position. Guide to Panning by Studio Blinder See

Ambient light

Ambient light is a natural light which is already available in the location before any additional lights added. Ambient light also called as ‘Natural Light’,

Camera Angle

Camera Angle is the view point from which the subject of the shot is depicted (captured). Things related to Camera Angle are Subject size: How

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