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Lenses & optics · Specialist

Pincushion distortion

ELI5

Lens distortion that makes straight lines bow inward toward the centre.

Used in conversation

“Let’s photograph the same setup with the pincushion distortion before deciding.”

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

  • Barrel distortionComputed from definition language and shared taxonomy. This indicates proximity, not synonymy.
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