Understanding key camera properties
Understanding key camera properties and how they interact with each other can help you take the best shots for your film. By understanding aperture, focal length, sensor size, and aspect ratio, to name a few, you will be able to create a cohesive and visually stunning film.
Figure 2.3: Key camera properties
Even if you already have prior knowledge of actual, physical cameras, stick around; you might learn a thing or two. If you’re new to cameras and photography, fret not, all will be explained:
- Sensor: A camera sensor (also known as filmback) is the part of the camera that captures light and converts it into an image. The sensor size refers to the physical dimensions of the sensor, and it is typically measured in millimeters. The sensor size is important because it determines the angle of view and the depth of field of the image. The larger the sensor size, the deeper the depth of field. The smaller the...
