Lens Focal Length Explained - Cinematography Basics

What does focal length mean and how does it affects your shots? 🎥
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Focal length is the distance between the lens and the camera's sensor when the lens is focused at infinity.
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It's measured in millimetres and impacts the angle of view, magnification, and depth of field.
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Lenses are typically categorised into three groups: wide-angle, standard, and telephoto.
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Next time we'll take a look at each of these types of lens, so make sure to follow for more cinematography basics.
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