cinematography definitions

One Point Perspective- the craft of shots with some form of symmetry. Also the main focus is placed in the middle.

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main focus is at the centre

Symmetry- Balanced proportions. Usually used to refer to an object that is invariant under some transformations; including translation, reflection, rotation or scaling. (WIKIPEDIA)

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concept of symmetry

Deep Focus- Deep focus is a style or technique of cinematography and staging with great depth of field. A deep-focus shot includes foreground, middle-ground, and extreme-background objects, all in focus. (COLUMBIA FILM LANGUAGE GLOSSERY)

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focuses on the room outside of the room.

Steady cam tracking shots- When the camera is either handheld or on a track and follows the character or moves around the scene backwards/forwards/side to side.

How to Utilize Dynamic Tracking Shots
The Shining

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