History of Depth of Field in Cinema

Abstract

Depth of Field in cinema is an area that directors have to pay attention to. The depth of field created by development of lens challenged how to direct a frame and acting inside. Master directors are always the one who can manage and create the interesting scene and mise en scene. The limitation of equipments became a challenge than an obstruction. Sergei Eisenstein, Francis Ford Coppola, John Ford, Yasujiro Ozu are among names whose movies became lessons for film students around the world.