Perceptual Bases for Rules of Thumb in Photography
Perceptual Bases for Rules of Thumb in Photography
Perceptual Bases for Rules of Thumb in Photography
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Photographic Effects<br />
• Wide-angle distortion<br />
Well known <strong>in</strong> photography, c<strong>in</strong>ematography, computer graphics,<br />
and perspective pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Texts recommend lens focal length <strong>of</strong> ~50mm (with 35mm film<br />
<strong>for</strong>mat) to avoid distortion.<br />
• Depth compression/expansion<br />
Well known <strong>in</strong> photography and c<strong>in</strong>ematography <strong>for</strong> manipulation<br />
<strong>of</strong> artistic effects.<br />
Texts recommend focal length <strong>of</strong> ~50mm to avoid compression or<br />
expansion.<br />
• Depth <strong>of</strong> field effects<br />
Widely utilized <strong>in</strong> photography and c<strong>in</strong>ematography to create<br />
artistic effects, attract viewer gaze, etc.