Shooting wide open and capturing blurry backgrounds isn’t always the answer, but it’s the answer many blockbusters and ...

In photography, depth of field refers to how much of a three-dimensional space the camera can focus on at once. A shallow depth of field, for example, would keep the subject sharp but blur out much of ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. One of the best ways to deal with a distracting background is to set up your shot so that the ...

Replay: Today's large sensor cameras allow us much more control over depth of field than older, small sensor devices. Here's some tips on how to use depth of field as a creative tool. When DSLR video ...

Sometimes, less is more. Sometimes, more is more. There is a type of person who believes that if enough photos of the same subject are taken, one of them will shine above the rest as a gleaming ...

As a two dimensional medium, film employs a handful of techniques to convey a greater depth of field than what exists in a given frame. In this handy video, cinematographer Matthew Rosen breaks down ...

One of the reasons to move up from a cellphone or point-and-shoot cameras to a DSLR or digital mirrorless one is the ability to exert control over your exposures with the latter. With cellphones or ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The development of HD video cameras has led to a move toward electronic cinematography. The 24p ...