How Do You Choose a Focal Length for a 3D Render? | Cinematic Tips

Understanding how focal length and various lenses affect your composition opens up a world of creative choices that can give that cinematic feel your final render. If you’re only using the default camera settings in Cinema 4D, you’re creating with one hand tied behind your back. Designing in 3D allows you to create incredible worlds, characters, and scenes, but it can sometimes feel like you’re held back by the limitations of your skill. How can you make your renders better? In this tutorial series, Octane guru David Ariew takes you through ten steps to a better, more engaging end product. 🎁 FREE reference guide for cinematic renders 🎓INTERACTIVE ONLINE CLASSES 🎓 Lights, Camera, Render | All Courses | 00:00 Intro 00:41 Experimenting With Focal Lengths 01:51 Change Focal Length 02:35 Expanding and Compressing Space 03:34 Changing The Perception of Speed 05:04 Outro ℹ️CREDITS AND SOURCESℹ️ “Muse” Main Titles, Fernando Dominguez “The Revenant” 2016, DP Emmanuel Lubezki “Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows” 2011, DP Philippe Rousselot “Bad Boys 2” 2003, DP Amir Mokri “Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens” 2015, DP Dan Mindel “Jaws” 1975, DP Bill Butler