Examples of when changing changing aperture in the same video clip?

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Changing the aperture during a video shoot is essential for managing depth of field and exposure, especially when transitioning between scenes with varying lighting conditions. For instance, moving from a dark room to bright outdoor settings requires adjusting the aperture to maintain proper exposure and achieve the desired depth of field. This adjustment is crucial to ensure that the footage remains visually consistent and avoids overexposure or underexposure. Additionally, altering the aperture can enhance creative effects, such as isolating subjects with a shallow depth of field or ensuring more of the scene is in focus in brighter conditions.
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Could you please give me example of situations when changing the aperture ( that means the depth of field, and exposure, right? ) is necessary during shooting the same video clip?
 
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Do you mean the "Hitchcock Zoom":

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It's also called the "Dolly Zoom". If you google those terms, you get many links about it.
 
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lisab said:
Do you mean the "Hitchcock Zoom":

2dmfip5.jpg


It's also called the "Dolly Zoom". If you google those terms, you get many links about it.

Thanks for your response. No, I didn't mean that. In a continuous shot, if you move from a scene to another with a different lighting condition, you may need an aperture change. I just came to know that changing the lighting condition itself can be another way to solve the problem. I have to think, though, if that can be done in all circumstances.
 
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Could you please give me example of situations when changing the aperture ( that means the depth of field, and exposure, right? ) is necessary during shooting the same video clip?

Going from a dark room outside into direct sunlight?
 
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