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Category: Lab12Wide Angle Distortion (Page 1 of 2)

Lab #12: wide angle distortion

Wide angle distortion can be achieved when using a lens that has a wider cut and also being very close to the subject in order to emphasize the distortion. The object will look abnormally larger when compared to the objects in the photograph. Distances are also altered in a way that is extended. This happens because if the subject is abnormally larger than the objects in the distance, then objects with appear smaller which creates more distant. Wide angle distortion is great for exaggerating or being creative for a project of any kind. However, since the lens are wider than normal lens, this distortion is not ideal if you want to shoot proportionately without abnormalities.

Lab 12 wide-angle distortions

My brother with distortion
My brother without distortion

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Wide-angle distortion is when the subject is close to the camera and uses wide-angle lenses. I created it by standing on top of a chair and taking the picture of my brother from above. I told him to hold out his hands near the camera to create a distortion. To avoid it I had to take a picture further away. I think it is used to create a dramatic picture.

Lab 12 Wide Angle Distortion

Wide Angle Distortion
No Wide Angle Distortion

Wide angle distortion is when there is something very close to the camera while other objects are not, making the size of the objects seem distorted to their real life size. You can create this by placing an object or part of your body close to the camera while everything else is at a normal distance from the camera. You may want to use this when you are intentionally wanting to distort reality in your images. You’ll want to avoid this in most scenarios where you want to capture the reality of your subject.

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