There's nothing more fun than working in a visual medium. You get to spend time coming up with the way things appear on the screen and how those appearances will emotionally affect the audience. One of the ways filmmakers manipulate footage is by using a fisheye lens. But if you're new to filmmaking or cinematography, you may not know what a fisheye lens is, and we want to fix that. These are camera attachments that can really add some spice and vigor to your shooting style. They're unexpected and beautiful. Today we're going to go over these lenses. We'll see the definition, as well as some examples of fisheye lenses and learn why filmmakers use them in their work. Sound good? Let's get started. What Is a Fisheye Lens? Definition and Examples for FilmmakersI Lens choice is one of the most popular topics we write about on this website because everyone is looking for the "right" answer. In actuality, they should let the stories guide them. When is it right for the story to use a fisheye lens? Let's dig into the definition to find out. Fish Eye Lens Definition A fisheye lens is a camera lens that shoots extremely wide angles. It typically has a width of 180 degrees, referred to as a “super wide” or “ultra-wide.” The aim is to create a wide panoramic or hemispherical image. What sets a fisheye lens apart is that it produces an image that will appear warped. It can feel vibrant...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Sunday, 20 October