Field of View
Focal Length:
- Focal Length and Angle of View Lenses are classified according to their focal length and angle of view. Focal length is a measure of the distance (in millimeters) between the optical center of the lens, when focused at infinity, and the surface of the image sensor. Angle of view (also known as field of view) is a term used to describe the viewable area of a scene that’s visible to the lens of the camera. The field of view is another way of representing the angle of view, but expressed as a measurement of the subject area, rather than an angle. As focal length increases, angle of view decreases, resulting in a narrower field of view and greater image magnification. Decreasing focal length has the opposite effect of increasing angle of view, resulting in a wider angle shot with less image magnification.
Subject Location:
- One of the best tips for subject placement is to extend the z-axis as much as possible, Try to position the subject at least six to eight feet away from walls or fixed backdrops. The greater the distance between the subject and background, the more opportunity you will have for composing a pleasing shot with shallow depth of field.. Pulling the subject away from walls also helps when focusing lights and avoiding shadows. Placing the subject in front of a window or other highly reflective surface is something you would want to avoid. If you have found the perfect location, but are missing some natural lighting, you can use reflectors, directing sunlight onto the subject, not only does this provide you with natural light but also reduces shadows.
Camera Angle:
Camera Location:
- When looking for the perfect camera angle, don't settle for the first one. Explore all possible options including all variables such as angle, lighting and weigh in all that to finalize on your location. When situated in your location, you can start beginning to crop out any unwanted visual elements from your frame, this way you can isolate your subject more accurately. As mentioned in subject location, lighting is very important and lighting changes throughout the day and is something you need to take into account when finding your location as well as using techniques to reflect the light if that is something you need more of but do not want to change locations.
- Focal Length and Angle of View Lenses are classified according to their focal length and angle of view. Focal length is a measure of the distance (in millimeters) between the optical center of the lens, when focused at infinity, and the surface of the image sensor. Angle of view (also known as field of view) is a term used to describe the viewable area of a scene that’s visible to the lens of the camera. The field of view is another way of representing the angle of view, but expressed as a measurement of the subject area, rather than an angle. As focal length increases, angle of view decreases, resulting in a narrower field of view and greater image magnification. Decreasing focal length has the opposite effect of increasing angle of view, resulting in a wider angle shot with less image magnification.
Subject Location:
- One of the best tips for subject placement is to extend the z-axis as much as possible, Try to position the subject at least six to eight feet away from walls or fixed backdrops. The greater the distance between the subject and background, the more opportunity you will have for composing a pleasing shot with shallow depth of field.. Pulling the subject away from walls also helps when focusing lights and avoiding shadows. Placing the subject in front of a window or other highly reflective surface is something you would want to avoid. If you have found the perfect location, but are missing some natural lighting, you can use reflectors, directing sunlight onto the subject, not only does this provide you with natural light but also reduces shadows.
Camera Angle:
- Different angle shots for different perspectives based on the situation and subject that you are filming. One that is very common and you see virtually everyday on the news is a eye-level angle which is used during interviews. With this view you can achieve the perception of a level playing field view, which conveys equivalency in participation, that way no one is looked upon as being more important, nor less important that another.
A High-angle shot is when the camera shot is pointing down about the eye-line of the subject and a Low-angle shot is when the camera shot is below the eye line of the subject, conveying the view looking up at the subject.
Camera Location:
- When looking for the perfect camera angle, don't settle for the first one. Explore all possible options including all variables such as angle, lighting and weigh in all that to finalize on your location. When situated in your location, you can start beginning to crop out any unwanted visual elements from your frame, this way you can isolate your subject more accurately. As mentioned in subject location, lighting is very important and lighting changes throughout the day and is something you need to take into account when finding your location as well as using techniques to reflect the light if that is something you need more of but do not want to change locations.
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