camera-cinematography

Camera Cinematography

Intentional framing. Lens language. Motivated camera moves. Shot-ready cameras.

When to Use

• Cinematic stills and turntables with purpose
• Animated camera moves (dolly, crane, orbit, handheld)
• Matching reference camera / lens feel
• Shot layout for lookdev and portfolio

Workflow

Shot intent → Camera + target empty → Lens/FOV → Composition
  → Focus/DoF → Move (if animated) → Viewport check → Render/comp

Naming

• CAM_[Shot]_[Angle]
• EMPTY_CamTarget_[Shot]
• Collection: COL_Cameras

Lens Guide

Sensor fit and resolution affect FOV — set camera sensor intentionally.

Composition Checklist

• [ ] Subject readable in silhouette
• [ ] Headroom / lead room intentional
• [ ] Horizon level (unless motivated)
• [ ] Foreground / mid / background depth
• [ ] Avoid tangent mergers on edges

Camera Animation

Animate camera + target empties; prefer slow ease-in/out.

DoF

• Focus on primary subject empty
• F-stop for style: shallow for hero, deeper for environments
• Preview in Eevee; final in Cycles if needed

Constraints

MUST DO

• Name cameras and targets
• Match aspect ratio to delivery
• Check framing at start, mid, end of moves

MUST NOT DO

• Default 50mm for every shot without intent
• Animate FOV wildly unless motivated
• Crop critical silhouette out of frame

Reference Guide