Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Lenses & optics · Working

Perspective compression

Also called: lens compression

ELI5

The flattened appearance of distance produced when a longer lens is used from farther away to maintain subject size.

Used in conversation

“The perspective compression changes how space and focus feel, so we should test it early.”

Pitch context

You may encounter “Perspective compression” in camera, lenses & lighting conversations or materials.

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

Sources & evidence · 5

Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.