In cinematography, what does 'depth of field' refer to?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The distance between the nearest and farthest objects in a scene that appear acceptably sharp in focus
- Step 1: Depth of field is the optical zone of acceptable sharpness in front of and behind the focal plane. Step 2. Shallow depth of field isolates a sharp subject against a blurred bokeh background; deep focus keeps foreground and background sharp. Answer: The distance between the nearest and farthest objects in a scene that appear acceptably sharp in focus. Why not the others: It is an optical property of lenses and apertures, not narrative psychology.
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