Soft Focus Shot
Somewhere between in and out of focus is "soft focus." This guide to the soft focus shot explores the many applications of this unique visual aesthetic.
Directing
Telephoto Lens Shot
Telephoto lens shot bring a unique and distant perspective to a director's visual language. This guide explores all the variations and uses.
Normal Lens Shot
Sometimes, you want your images to be as close to human vision as possible. Learn more about how the normal lens shot pulls us into a film.
Wide Angle Lens Shot
There is perhaps no more cinematic image than the wide angle lens shot. Let's find out the ways directors use it outside landscapes and establishing shots.
Ultra Wide Angle Lens
The ultra wide angle lens literally bends how we see the world. Let's dive into some amazing examples and the various uses this lens has to offer.
Rack Focus Shot
Learn about the nuances of the rack focus shot in film. When to use it, why they work, and how they can effectively drawing the viewer's attention.
Shape In Film
Learn more about shape in film, including the purpose and the symbolic opportunities one discovers with lines, patterns, and shapes.
Depth In Film
Learn more about depth in film and how to create the illusion of three-dimensional space within a two-dimensional medium.
Focal Point in Film
Learn more about how to the compositional technique related to focal point in film — how each shot should have one and why.
Contrast In Film
Learn more about contrast in film and how the balance between light and dark, small and large, and colors all help create captivating images.
