Author: Jan Sørup

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Jan Sørup

Jan Sørup is an indie filmmaker, videographer, and photographer from Denmark. He owns FilmDaft.com and the Danish company Apertura, which produces video content for big companies in Denmark and Scandinavia. Jan has a background in music, has drawn webcomics, and is a former lecturer at the University of Copenhagen.

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Photography

What is Fine Art Photography? Definition, History & Techniques

by Jan Sørup September 10, 2025 0

Reading Time: 6 minutesWhat is Fine art photography? Definition & Meaning Fine art photography is a type of photography made to express an idea, emotion, or... Read more.

Photography

What is Natural Light Photography? Definition & How to Use It

by Jan Sørup September 10, 2025 0

Reading Time: 6 minutesWhat is Natural light in photography? Definition & Meaning Natural light is any light that comes from the sun or moon instead of artificial... Read more.

Photography, Film History, Movements & World Cinema

What Is Camera Obscura in Photography? Definition & How It Works

by Jan Sørup September 9, 2025 0

Reading Time: 7 minutesWhat is A camera obscura? Definition & Meaning A camera obscura is a darkened chamber, room, or box with a small hole or lens that projects... Read more.

Film History, Movements & World Cinema, Lighting

What Is a Klieg Light? Definition & History in Film Lighting

by Jan Sørup September 9, 2025 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhat is A klieg light? Definition & Meaning A klieg light is a powerful carbon arc lamp used especially in motion‑picture studios.... Read more.

Photography

What is Wildlife Photography? Definition: Types, Techniques & Ethics

by Jan Sørup September 9, 2025 0

Reading Time: 6 minutesWhat is Wildlife photography? Definition & Meaning Wildlife photography means taking pictures of wild animals or plants in their natural... Read more.

Photography, Lenses

What Is the Circle of Confusion? Definition & How to Use it

by Jan Sørup September 8, 2025 0

Reading Time: 7 minutesWhat is The circle of confusion in photography? Definition & Meaning The circle of confusion (CoC) is a small blur spot that forms when... Read more.

Photography, Lenses

Soft Focus in Photography& Film: How to Get that Dreamy Look

by Jan Sørup September 8, 2025 0

Reading Time: 6 minutesWhat is What is Soft Focus in Photography? Definition & Meaning Soft focus is a photographic effect in which a lens intentionally introduces... Read more.

Photography

What is Fill‑the‑Frame Photography? Definition & How You Use It

by Jan Sørup September 5, 2025 0

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat is Fill‑the‑frame photography? Definition & Meaning Fill‑the‑frame photography is a composition technique where the subject... Read more.

Photography

Loop Lighting Photography 101: Definition, Setup & Examples

by Jan Sørup September 5, 2025 0

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat is What is Loop Lighting in Photography? Definition & Meaning Loop lighting is a portrait lighting pattern where you place the... Read more.

Photography

Split Lighting Photography 101: Definition & How It Works

by Jan Sørup September 5, 2025 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhat is Split lighting? Definition & Meaning Split lighting (aka hatchet lighting) is a portrait lighting setup where half of the subject’s... Read more.