What is BACKGROUND COMPRESSION in photography - how to make the MOON APPEAR HUGE behind a building
In this video I talk about the math behind background compression in photography. Why it happens, what causes it and how to make moon large related to a building using background compression. If you're interested in more mathematical breakdowns about things in photography then definitely check out the following videos:
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:46 What influences the size of objects in frame
2:30 Background compression with long focal length
3:01 What actually causes background compression
5:24 Background compression in a human eye
6:50 How perceived size changes with the distance
9:01 Why relative size of objects changes with distance
9:48 Why do photographers use long focal lengths
11:33 Planning the perfect composition
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