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Depth of Field Choices for Video Interview Setups

Interview setups need enough depth of field to keep a talking subject sharp through small movements, and too thin a band ruins good answers.

May 29, 2035·7 min read·GoScript Team / Design

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Focus Pulling: Moving the Eye Through the Scene

Focus pulling shifts the sharp plane from one subject to another inside a single shot, guiding attention with no cut at all when it is done well.

May 26, 2035·7 min read·GoScript Team / Design

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When Shallow Blur Looks Cheap and How to Fix It

Blur starts to look cheap when it fights the way light and distance really behave, and the giveaway is almost always at the edges of your subject.

May 23, 2035·7 min read·GoScript Team / Design

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How Depth of Field Actually Works on Your Phone

A phone recreates depth of field with software rather than glass, and knowing how that trick fails helps you decide when to trust it.

May 20, 2035·7 min read·GoScript Team / Design

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Keeping a Subject Sharp When the Depth Gets Thin

A thin sharp band is unforgiving when your subject moves, so keeping them in focus comes down to planning the depth and leaving yourself some room.

May 17, 2035·7 min read·GoScript Team / Design

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Controlling Background Blur Without Losing Context

You can soften a background without a faster lens, because distance, lens length, and subject placement all push the depth of field around.

May 14, 2035·7 min read·GoScript Team / Design

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How Aperture and Bokeh Shape the Look of Blur

Aperture controls how much blur you get while bokeh describes how that blur looks, and treating them as the same thing leads to sloppy images.

May 11, 2035·7 min read·GoScript Team / Design

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Why Deep Focus Works for Scenery and Wide Shots

Deep focus keeps a whole scene sharp from front to back, and for scenery that clarity lets the viewer roam the frame instead of staring at one spot.

May 8, 2035·7 min read·GoScript Team / Design

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Shallow Depth of Field for Talking Head Videos

A shallow depth of field keeps a talking head crisp while the room behind them melts away, and that is why it fits most on-camera monologues so well.

May 5, 2035·7 min read·GoScript Team / Design

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What Depth of Field Actually Means in Your Footage

Depth of field is the band of sharpness inside a shot, and learning what sets its limits is the fastest way to make your footage look intentional.

May 2, 2035·7 min read·GoScript Team / Design

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lenses

Articles tagged lenses

Depth of Field Choices for Video Interview Setups

Focus Pulling: Moving the Eye Through the Scene

When Shallow Blur Looks Cheap and How to Fix It

How Depth of Field Actually Works on Your Phone

Keeping a Subject Sharp When the Depth Gets Thin

Controlling Background Blur Without Losing Context

How Aperture and Bokeh Shape the Look of Blur

Why Deep Focus Works for Scenery and Wide Shots

Shallow Depth of Field for Talking Head Videos

What Depth of Field Actually Means in Your Footage