Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Lenses & optics · Specialist

Field of view

Also called: FOV, angle of view

ELI5

The extent of the scene visible through a lens and sensor combination.

Used in conversation

“The field of view changes how space and focus feel, so we should test it early.”

Pitch context

This term helps a treatment describe how the camera or light will shape the viewer's experience.

Why it matters: Explains what the image should look like and how it can be framed, captured and lit.

Connected terms

  • Focal lengthFocal length is a lens property; field of view is the resulting angular coverage, also affected by sensor size.
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