Have you ever come across a picture that makes you think, “What movie is that screenshot taken from?” This is the effect that cinematic photography can create on its viewers. There are several debates as to how can one properly label a photograph as cinematic one. If we were to define it in literal terms, cinematic photograph is a frame shot taken directly from a film reel. On the other hand, professional photographers are progressively using the concept of cinematic effects on their digital still photos as well. This makes the picture taken to be as if it were taken from a movie scene.
The effect of cinematic photography enables a photographer to narrate an entire story within a single click. The picture is so wonderfully captured that you would believe that it was taken from a movie scene you’ve seen before. The most common elements of this effect include de-saturation and black strips across the picture to make it look like it is running in a cinema. The horizontal bars have a great effect on a picture to give it a movie like feel. You can also try this effect on your very own pictures and photographs by adding horizontal black strips on top and bottom of the picture.
To give you an inspiration on this mesmerizing photography effect, here are 30 blockbuster examples of cinematic photography.