Digital cinematography refers to the process of capturing, recording, and manipulating digital images for the creation of motion pictures.  This is in contrast to traditional film-based cinematography, which uses celluloid film as the medium for capturing images. One of the main advantages of digital cinematography…

One Point Perspective is a technique used in art, design, and illustration to create the illusion of depth and three-dimensionality on a two-dimensional surface. The technique is based on the principle that parallel lines appear to converge at a single point on the horizon line,…

The Golden Ratio, also known as the Divine Proportion, is a mathematical ratio of approximately 1:1.618 that is considered to be visually pleasing and is often used in art, design, and architecture. The ratio is derived from the Fibonacci sequence, where each number is the…

Shooting from different angles can give your audience multiple perspectives of what they are looking at to help to understand the scene and feel more connected to it. Different camera angles can also help you convey a wide range of emotions and enable your audience…

Camera crew positions are the most common jobs in the film industry. You might think that being a camera crew is all about getting paid to do nothing, but that’s far from true. There is a lot of work involved in being a camera crew…

Camera operators are responsible for the camera positions, lighting and other technical aspects of a film or video production. They work with cinematographers to determine the best shots for each scene, making sure everything is in focus and leaving no detail out of frame. Camera…

Focus stacking is a technique that is used to combine multiple images into one final image. It is often used in macro photography and also in astrophotography. Focus stacking involves taking multiple photos of the same subject, each with different focus points. The result is…

A few weeks ago, I was at a party where everyone was talking about how they were going to get a smartphone camera. My phone’s camera is not the best, but it’s pretty good. It’s got a seven megapixel sensor and supports RAW images. I…

Volumetric lighting is a technique that allows you to use light sources to cast shadows and create an illusion of volume. It’s often used in film and game production, but it can also be used for any kind of 3D rendering. Volumetric lighting is an…

Low-key lighting is a style of lighting that uses soft, diffused light to provide an aesthetic glow. Low key lighting can be seen in many locations around the world, such as: Home design. A low key aesthetic is traditionally used to create a warm, comfortable…