The Rule Of Thirds The rule of thirds is a classic design guideline used in cinematography to create tension, energy and interest in a composition. To use the rule, imagine your composition divided into nine equal parts by two equally-spaced horizontal lines and two equally-spaced vertical lines, key elements in your frame can then be placed along these lines or their intersections (commonly known as power points.) for example, common practice in a filmed interview is to place the subjects body on the right or left vertical line, and their eyes at the top horizontal line. When filming a landscape many opt to place the horizon on one of the horizontal lines and a key element like a tree on one of the vertical line Depth Of Field Depth of field is the portion of the image that appears sharp and in focus. Technically a camera lens can only focus at a single distance, however, the reduced sharpness gradient within the depth of field is imperceptible to the human eye. Depth of field is determined by the distance to the subject, the focal length of the lens, and the lens f-number (or relative aperture.) A shallow depth of field can be used to isolate an element from its environment by causing the background to be completely out of focus. While a wide depth of field, often called deep focus can be ideal for capturing an establishing shot of an expansive environment. The 180° Rule The 180° rule is a cinematography guideline that states that two characters in a scene should maintain the same left/right relationship to one another . When the camera passes over the invisible axis connecting the two subjects, it is called crossing the line and the shot becomes what is called a reverse angle. Reversing the angle is commonly thought to be disorienting and can distract the audience from the intent of the scene. The 180 degree rule is not a law, many notable filmmakers intentionally cross the line to achieve a desired effect that might support the stories narrative.  Canon 5D Mark II The 5D Mark II was the first DSLR with a 1080p recording capability and my favorite toy. The 16:9 aspect portion of the sensor used in video mode is equivalent in sensitive area to a 35mm motion picture camera's frame. The 5D is capable of recording in low-light situations and sells for much less than pro cameras of the same image quality. It's large sensor allows videos to be recorded with very shallow depth of field producing a more cinematic result than video cameras had previously been able to achieve. Notable film and television productions that have used the 5D include: Saturday Night Live and House. - Visit Canon |
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