The 5 Principles of Cinematic Depth | Cinematography 101

Stay tuned to the end for a chance to win a prize! No matter what kind of movie you’re shooting, whether it’s a drama, comedy, or horror -- a main aspect needing to be addressed by every cinematographer is Cinematic Depth - the carefully crafted layering of subject and background, all within a single shot. In this episode of 4 Minute Film School, Valentina Vee and guest cinematographer, Alissa Rooney, break down all the factors that contribute to Cinematic Depth. Today, we’re shooting a cinematic interview that you would normally see in a high-end documentary. First, we talk about how to compose your shot and where to place the subject in the room. Following the rule of thirds, we also make sure that the talent is sitting far enough away from the camera to get a nice depth compression, but also far away from the background to have the ability to light both parts of the frame separately. Next, we discuss wardrobe options and what to look out for. You want to make sure that the color of the clothing matches