Cinematic Photography: A Journey Through Time and Technique

What does the term 'cinematic' refer to in photography?

• The use of lighting, composition, and mood to evoke a film scene

• The use of black and white filters

• The use of only natural light

• The use of high-speed cameras

Which directors are known for influencing cinematic photography?

• Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, Peter Jackson

• Martin Scorsese, Alfred Hitchcock, Ridley Scott

• Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, Christopher Nolan

• Stanley Kubrick, Wes Anderson, Quentin Tarantino

What is a key aspect of composition in cinematic photography?

• Rule of thirds

• Using only wide-angle lenses

• Avoiding any shadows

• Using monochrome colors

What is the purpose of using shallow depth of field in cinematic photography?

• To isolate the subject and blur the background

• To enhance color saturation

• To capture fast-moving objects

• To increase the field of view

What lighting technique is commonly used in cinematic photography?

• Three-point lighting

• Single-source lighting

• Underwater lighting

• Overhead lighting

What is color grading in the context of cinematic photography?

• Converting images to black and white

• Adjusting colors, contrast, and tones for a film-like aesthetic

• Reducing the image resolution

• Increasing the brightness of an image

Which color combination is popular in cinematic color grading?

• Red and green

• Purple and yellow

• Teal and orange

• Black and white

What is the purpose of using presets in Lightroom for cinematic photography?

• To achieve a cinematic look quickly

• To remove all colors from an image

• To increase the image size

• To convert images to 3D

What is the benefit of manual editing over using presets in cinematic photography?

• Faster editing process

• Automatic color correction

• More nuanced control over the image's cinematic qualities

• Higher image resolution

What is the purpose of adding vignetting in cinematic photography?

• To increase the image's brightness

• To add more colors to the image

• To make the image appear sharper

• To guide the viewer’s attention toward the subject