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Deep Focus Shot Example Featured Deep Focus Shot from Children of Men
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Deep Focus Shot

Dive into the world of the deep focus shot in film, including why deep focus is used and what it brings to your visual storytelling.

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vladislav1 October 18, 2025
Macro Lens Shot Example Featured Macro Lens Shot from Blade Runner
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Macro Lens Shot

The macro lens shot takes to places that would otherwise be impossible. Let's take a look at the rare yet powerful benefits of a macro lens.

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vladislav1 October 9, 2025
What is a Tilt Shift Lens Effect - Featured - StudioBinder
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Tilt Shift Lens

The tilt shift lens is one of the most unique pieces of equipment and we're diving into how it works and how many fascinating ways it can be used.

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vladislav1 October 6, 2025
Split Diopter Shot Example Featured Split Diopter Shot from Challengers
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Split Diopter Shot

The split diopter shot presents an "impossible" perspective by focusing on two separate planes at once. In this guide, we explore why you should use it.

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vladislav1 October 6, 2025
Soft Focus Shot Example Featured Soft Focus Shot of Cate Blanchet from Lord of the Rings Fellowship of The Ring
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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.

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vladislav1 October 6, 2025
Telephoto Lens Shot Example Featured Telephoto Lens Shot of Jean Reno and Natalie Portman from Leon the Professional
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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.

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vladislav1 October 2, 2025
Normal Lens Shot Example Featured Normal Lens Shot from Vertigo
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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.

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vladislav1 October 2, 2025
Wide Angle Lens Shot Example Featured Wide Angle Lens Shot from Kinds of Kindness
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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.

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vladislav1 October 2, 2025
Ultra Wide Lens Shot Example Featured Ultra Wide Lens Shot from The City of Lost Children
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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.

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vladislav1 October 2, 2025
Rack Focus Shot Example Featured Rack Focus Shot of Tom Holland from Spider Man Far from Home
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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.

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vladislav1 October 2, 2025

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