Cinematography masterclass

One point perspective:

The art of crafting shots in film with complete or near symmetry. The technique is used to build tension or represent a characters mental/emotional state state. The composition of these shots draws the viewer to a specific focal point within the frame (i.e, the centre).

Stanley Kubrick & One-Point Perspactive | Student Resources

Symmetry:

Symmetry is the organised composition in where the material/environment/subject is mirrored within the frame. The shot is meant to make the audience feel as if they are being dragged into the shot itself.

The Art of Perspective and Symmetry in Cinematography

Deep focus:

Deep focus refers to a technique where all elements of an image- foreground, middleground, and background- are all in sharp focus.

Steadicam tracking shots:

Shots where the camera follows a subject forward or alongside the subject. The camera is mounted onto a dolly and placed onto rails.

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