The dolly shot is often combined with lots of other cameras moves to create a unique look that’s right for the scene. One of those shots is the zoom. ZOOM SHOTS / ZOOM SHOT DEFINITION What is a zoom shot? A zoom shot refers to the technique of changing the focal length of a lens […]
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As we at Cinemagic are leaders in visualizing ideas into motion pictures through cutting edge technology, we do our very best in visual storytelling. However, visual storytelling or production has a large number of things that require utmost focus. In this blog, we focus on one of the most important parts in the post-production process
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The earliest rule students learn in film school is the 180-degree rule. It’s a practical film technique that encourages you to think. So what is it, It’s simply remembering to keep the camera on one side of the action. Imagine a straight line (axis) between two actors (1 & 2), draw a semi-circle on the
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In traditional film production, multiple cameras are often used to shoot each scene. (See the camera positions A, B, and C in the figure on the right). Actors play the same scene a number of times until the director is satisfied with their performance and also until each scene is recorded using all the camera
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Medium close-up shots are commonly used among directors. However, it does take a lot of practice to understand how to use them appropriately. In this blog; we will look at the medium close-up shot, and what makes it so special amongst the directors. Medium close-up shots are used just as commonly as close-up shots and
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A close-up shot is a photograph or shot taken of a subject or object at close range intended to offer the viewer more detail on the subject. The imagery in the frame should be identifiable. When the close-up is used on an actor, it creates a more critical emotional connection between your audience and the
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All our lives are a movie, and we are all the directors of it. We all have our unique individual stories, and we adjust them or tell new ones as we grow. Look at it this way, start separating people around you from your family members to your friends to individuals that you walk past
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