Cinematographers should know by heart how the relationship between focal length (types of lenses) and camera-subject distance affects framing, and thus creates the different shot sizes. A true filmmaker, aside from understanding these basic technical concepts, must also comprehend the emotion, purpose, and meaning behind each type of shot.

In the beginning of a film you need to introduce your main characters and locations.

What most differentiates movies from plays is the way filmmakers manipulate the audience’s field of view. In cinema, the filmmaker directs what the public sees and how.

Ana Afonso

Universidade da Beira Interior

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