If you've ever been watching a film, say Carrie or Reservoir Dogs, and you've seen a shot that had incredibly deep focus, then maybe you were looking at a shot that used a split focus (or split field) diopter. These lens attachments produce a signature look that puts objects near and far into focus, a look that made Gregg Toland a legend, and later swept over the filmmaking world in the 70s. Vashi Nedomansky of Vashi Visuals takes a look at the use of split focus diopters throughout cinema, and picks out all 15 shots from Brian De Palma's 1981 film Blow Out that use one.Today, we're going to go over split diopter shots in cinema. Let's get started. What is a Split Diopter shot? www.youtube.com What is a Split Diopter Shot? A split diopter shot is a cinematic technique that achieves a unique visual effect by using a special lens filter. This filter, the split diopter, is a half-circle of glass that attaches to the camera lens. It essentially splits the focus of the lens, allowing for two distinct focal planes within a single shot.How it Works:The split diopter divides the lens into two sections: one with the filter and one without.The section with the filter becomes nearsighted, focusing on objects in the foreground.The section without the filter remains farsighted, focusing on objects in the background.This creates a shot where both foreground and background elements are in sharp focus, while the space between them remains out of focus.Visual...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 21 May