A Guide to Focal Lengths:  My Rule of Thumb for Filmmaking @DanielNorrisEffects
A Guide to Focal Lengths:  My Rule of Thumb for Filmmaking  @DanielNorrisEffects
Uploaded February 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A simple guide for those who are unsure about what focal length to use for a particular shot with regards to people. This is not a "THIS IS LAW" rule, as space may prohibit this method, but simply something to consider when framing for film and video where it applies. Enjoy! :)

kit used used:
Panasonic GH4
Metabones Speedbooster EOS to MFT
Sigma 18-35mm f1.8
Sigma 50-100mm f1.8
Canon 55-250mm f4-5.6
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