Why Do Celebrities Look Overweight on TV? Exploring the Camera's Role in Perception

Introduction:

In this blog post, we'll explore why celebrities appear to be overweight on TV compared to their real-life appearances. There are often comments that when people see celebrities in person, they appear to be very thin and have small faces, but on TV, they look much heavier. So why is this the case?

35mm vs 105mm lens

Understanding Camera Focal Length and Angle of View:

The focal length of a camera lens determines its angle of view. A lens with a shorter focal length has a wider angle of view, while a longer focal length lens has a narrower angle of view. A wide angle of view allows a camera to capture a wider scene in a single frame and creates a stronger sense of perspective. A narrow angle of view, on the other hand, can capture faraway objects up close and creates a weaker sense of perspective.

Why Celebrities Appear Overweight on Screen:

When a camera with a short focal length is used to film, there is a strong sense of perspective, which can make the subject's face appear larger and more angular. Conversely, when a camera with a long focal length is used, the sense of perspective is reduced, resulting in a subject's face appearing relatively rounder.

nikon Z5, 35mm lens(Zoom)

nikon Z5, 140mm lens(Zoom)

Why Not Just Use a Short Focal Length Camera?

While using a camera with a short focal length would allow for close-up shots, it would also limit the camera angles that can be used. A zoom lens with a long focal length is needed to achieve different camera angles without causing distortion.

Conclusion:

Celebrities often appear heavier on TV due to the use of cameras with long focal lengths, which reduce the sense of perspective and create a relative roundness in their faces.

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