#split diopter

[username-redacted205]

Anyone else notice Arcane used a “Split-Diopter” for this one scene?

To put it simply, a Split-Diopter is a type of camera lens designed so multiple people/objects on screen might occupy the same level of focus when in reality they are much further apart. You tend to see them used most often in movies when a situation is especially tense and/or unnerving. You can usually spot it though if you pay attention to where certain parts of the frame are blurred or distorted.

In this scene from S2 E4, the use of a Split-Diopter (albeit a nonexistent one because this is animated of course) helps convey the unspoken wedge keeping both Caitlyn and Ambessa at odds with each other as they discuss how to handle the unrest in the Undercity. Even though they both occupy the same space here, in reality they couldn’t be further apart. A perfect visual metaphor.

The fact that the crew went out of their way to include this in the show not only helps visually drive the story/characters but is also a fantastic send-up to classic filmmaking on their part. Yet another reason to love this phenomenal show. 🤩🥰

[cinesludge]

Movie #50 of 2024: The Getaway

[redlettermediathings]

[jennifersbodyfanclub]

This split diopter shot is my favourite shot in the entire film.

[loveridden1999]

severance is like what if a show was made by people who love directing & storytelling. a very rare sighting these days

[trygrievousbutgirl-blog]

Giving two girls head, call that split di-slop-ter

[daughter-horror]

I’m a sucker for split diopter shots

[melymigo]

This is so cool.

[akascow]

wish i could go to college for things im totally interested in but like not smth i want to pursue

like i love film and cinema and symbolism and foreshadowing and what certain colors and angles represent in movies and shows its so goddamn interesting

but going to school for film means going to school For Film

if that makes sense

i dont wann be a film student i just think film is interesting to learn about

i dont wanna pursue film i just want to know every little thing about it

[amazingmrcinema007]

There comes a point in Judgment Night where Stephen Hopkins decides to lock in and whip out the split diopter shots and I love him for it.

[champaggin]

Actually totally and completely obsessed with Isabel's episode

The Afterparty 02X09 - Isabel

[rakugoni]

right before starting production on the werewolf arc lapin track learned what a split diopter lens is, and now they want to make sure you know they know what a split diopter lens is

[psychopomping]

another hit from kim kai

[im-not-just-one]

I never used Twitter because I didn't understand the hater culture but seeing someone defend split diopters on here made me for a moment understand why some people can't shut the fuck up about being a hater