Cinematography

One Point Perspective: when all horizontal lines, if you were to extend them they would come to a point usually in the centre of the frame. (Source: https://www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/stanley-kubrick-one-point-perspactive/#:~:text=A%20one%2Dpoint%20perspective%20shot,track%20disappearing%20in%20the%20distance.)

Stanley Kubrick & One-Point Perspactive | Student Resources
(The Shining – Stanley Kubrick)

Symmetry: the quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis (Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=symmetry+definition+&safe=active&bih=937&biw=1920&rlz=1C1GCEA_enJE970JE970&hl=en&sxsrf=AOaemvLIXSgqhoYKxRnN8GfcBSN3bkD0ZA%3A1633510454267&ei=NmRdYYrUD9SD8gL3loC4DQ&ved=0ahUKEwiKx_PStLXzAhXUg)

Exploring the wonderful symmetry of Wes Anderson's films
(Moonrise Kingdom – Wes Anderson)

Deep Focus: In filmmaking, deep focus refers to a technique where all elements of an image—foreground, middle ground, and background—are all in sharp focus. (Source:https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-use-a-deep-focus-shot-when-making-a-film#:~:text=In%20filmmaking%2C%20deep%20focus%20refers,imbue%20their%20shots%20with%20detail.)

Deep Focus | The Film Guide
(Citizen Kane – Orson Welles)

Steadicam: A Steadicam is a camera stabilizing system used to capture tracking shots with motion picture cameras. It isolates the camera operator’s movement and makes the shot look smooth and controlled, capturing the action without any wobbles. (Source: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-exactly-is-a-steadicam-understanding-the-groundbreaking-camera-stabilizer-that-changed-hollywood)

FSLC announces Going Steadi: 40 Years of Steadicam, December 16 – January 3  | Film at Lincoln Center
(The Shining – Stanley Kubrick)

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