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vertical vs. horizontal #32

 In the world of film making, it is important to record shots and scenes in a horizontal camera setting. This is so that a wider view of the setting is present, and the viewer can fully observe the environment.


This is an example of a vertical angle:



This is an example of a horizontal angle:



These two pictures were taken of the same area, and as you can see, more props and elements of the setting are visible in the landscape photo. 

Recording films in portrait mode makes it harder for the audience to maintain focus on the screen, as it is just plain out awkward to watch at that angle. It also invokes a sense of reality, as it makes the viewer feel as though they are in the spot where the camera is.

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