If you want to be a cinematographer in Hollywood, there are a lot of terms you have to know. You want to be able to communicate your vision, have the right tools for the job, and be able to understand the ideas and questions people ask you. Today, I want to take you through a glossary I put together that identifies the terms all cinematographers should know and defines them. Let's dive in. Cinematography Glossary AAperture: The adjustable opening in a lens that controls the amount of light passing through to the camera's sensor. It is measured in f-stops. A wider aperture (smaller f-number) lets in more light and creates a shallower depth of field.Aspect Ratio: The ratio of the width to the height of an image or screen. Common aspect ratios include 16:9 (standard for HDTV) and 2.39:1 (anamorphic widescreen).Anamorphic Lens: A lens that horizontally compresses the image when shooting, which is then "unsqueezed" in post-production to create a widescreen aspect ratio. Known for its characteristic oval bokeh and horizontal lens flares.BBacklight: A light source placed behind the subject, which helps to separate them from the background and create a rim of light around their edges.Bokeh: The aesthetic quality of the blur produced in the out-of-focus parts of an image produced by a lens. It is often seen as soft, pleasing circular highlights.Boom Operator: The member of the sound crew responsible for holding and positioning the microphone on a boom pole to capture the best quality audio during a shot.CC-Stand...
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