G lamour photography is a genre that has not just captured but captivated audiences with its unique blend of beauty, elegance, and allure. It is a genre that has been around since the early days of photography, but its popularity has skyrocketed in recent years. In this article, we dive deep into what makes this realm… Continue reading What is Glamour Photography — The Art of Elegance & Allure
P hotography is constantly shape-shifting. A photograph can be taken in endless ways, and photographers are always looking for new boundaries to break in the medium. Knowing different types of photography will allow your own excursions into the medium to be all the more fruitful.Continue reading Types of Photography — Styles, Genres & Techniques
Have you ever tried to capture a beautiful moment on camera, only to be disappointed by harsh shadows or poorly lit subjects? This is where fill flash in photography comes into play. It’s not about overpowering your photos with a bright flash, but rather using it subtly to balance out the lighting and eliminate unwanted… Continue reading What is Fill Flash — Photography Tips & Techniques
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Picture this: you’re at an art gallery, and you come across a painting that looks so real, you feel like you could step right into it. Well, you’ve probably stumbled upon a work of Naturalism. But what exactly is Naturalism in art? How did it emerge, and what sets it apart from other art movements? Continue… Continue reading What is Naturalism in Art — History, Style & Examples
BasicsOpen menu What Does a Cinematographer Do What is Cinematography What is Digital Cinematography Cinematography Terms What is Motion Blur Lighting EssentialsOpen menu Basics of Film Lighting: 4 Qualities of Light What is Practical Lighting 3-Point Lighting What is Key Light What is Fill Light What is Backlight What is Low Key Lighting What is… Continue reading What is Book Lighting — Techniques for Photography & Film
Types of LensesOpen menu Lens Basics Prime Lens Zoom Lens Anamorphic Lens Focal LengthsOpen menu Wide Angle Lens (14mm – 35mm) Standard (35mm – 70mm) What is a 50mm Lens Good For 35mm vs 50mm Lenses Telephoto Lens (70mm – 200mm) Specialty LensesOpen menu What is a T-Stop Macro Lens Fisheye Lens Tilt-Shift Lens Split-Diopter… Continue reading 35mm vs 50mm Lenses — A Comparative Analysis
How you move the camera is a sort of language, a way to communicate to the audience apart from dialogue. There are one million ways to move the camera to complement the narrative. And camera panning is just one way to speak — a simple movement that speaks volumes. So, what is a camera pan… Continue reading What is a Camera Pan — Camera Movement Fundamentals
Types of LensesOpen menu Lens Basics Prime Lens Zoom Lens Anamorphic Lens Focal LengthsOpen menu Wide Angle Lens (14mm – 35mm) Standard (35mm – 70mm) What is a 50mm Lens Good For 35mm vs 50mm Lenses Telephoto Lens (70mm – 200mm) Specialty LensesOpen menu What is a T-Stop Macro Lens Fisheye Lens Tilt-Shift Lens Split-Diopter… Continue reading What is a Wide Angle Lens — And When to Use One
Types of LensesOpen menu Lens Basics Prime Lens Zoom Lens Anamorphic Lens Focal LengthsOpen menu Wide Angle Lens (14mm – 35mm) Standard (35mm – 70mm) What is a 50mm Lens Good For 35mm vs 50mm Lenses Telephoto Lens (70mm – 200mm) Specialty LensesOpen menu What is a T-Stop Macro Lens Fisheye Lens Tilt-Shift Lens Split-Diopter… Continue reading Camera Lenses Explained — How Do They Work?
BasicsOpen menu What Does a Cinematographer Do What is Cinematography What is Digital Cinematography Cinematography Terms What is Motion Blur Lighting EssentialsOpen menu Basics of Film Lighting: 4 Qualities of Light What is Practical Lighting 3-Point Lighting What is Key Light What is Fill Light What is Backlight What is Low Key Lighting What is… Continue reading Film Lighting Techniques — How to Get a Cinematic Look
Have you ever had only a few seconds to capture the perfect image because the sunlight was fading of the sunset or maybe the clouds were moving from that perfect position? And you look down at your camera only to be disappointed with a completely underexposed image. But when you look up, that moment is… Continue reading Bracketing Photography Definition & Techniques Explained
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What is a tracking shot? They are really fun to watch, but difficult to film. We’ve put together a list of the best tracking shots of all time. Then we break down everything you’ll need to consider when blocking and planning a tracking shot in your own projects.Continue reading What is a Tracking Shot —… Continue reading What is a Tracking Shot — 25 Best Tracking Shot Examples
While we may be familiar with soft focus shots as images with intentional blur or glamour shots in portraits, understanding this effect in such a limiting way…well, limits us! The shots that are possible when you master soft focus are endless, and they can be done whether you have high-tech equipment, or not. So what… Continue reading Soft Focus Photography & How to Master that Soft Focus Look
There are many elements that go into creating the optimal lighting setup for a shot. The positioning of lights, the type of lights you use, and the quality of light you create. One of the best tools cinematographers have to adjust the quality of a light is bounce light. Bounce light is used from DIY short… Continue reading How to Bounce Light — Photography & Film Techniques
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Types of Camera MovementsOpen menu Static Pan Tilt Whip Pan Pedestal / Boom Track / Truck Zoom Dolly-Zoom (Zolly) Dolly Aerial Arc More ShotsOpen menu All Shots & Angles Camera Movements Explained Camera Shot Ultimate Guide Camera Movement Master Class Create Free Shot List Now It is fundamental knowledge that moving the camera closer or… Continue reading The Arc Shot — Examples and Camera Movements Explained