cinematographic techniques

Cinematographic techniques are tools filmmakers use to tell stories visually. They include camera angles (like looking up or down to change perspective), shot sizes (close-up for intimacy, wide shots for setting), lighting (to set mood or focus attention), and color (to evoke emotion). Movement of the camera (panning, tilting, tracking) guides viewers' focus and adds energy. Composition—the arrangement of elements in each frame—creates balance or tension. These techniques work together to influence how viewers feel, interpret characters, and understand the story without words.