Photo by Tang Dynasty Night City Pedestrian Street – Pagoda & Hanyuan Hall

Tang Dynasty Night City Pedestrian Street – Pagoda & Hanyuan Hall

Straight ahead, horizontally.

Xi’an Film Museum

The photographer is positioned directly in front of the building, with the camera height aligned with the middle of the building's main entrance, maintaining a horizontal perspective. Utilizing a contrast composition, the red and white rabbit installation contrasts with the red brick wall and gray entrance, while employing a central composition to place the rabbit installation and the entrance at the center of the frame. A 35mm prime lens is used to clearly display the details of the rabbit installation and the texture of the building's exterior, preserving the atmosphere of the scene. 1. Ticket prices: Student tickets are 58, student evening tickets are 38, adult tickets are 99, and adult evening tickets are 69. 2. Operating hours: Monday to Sunday from 9:00 to 20:00, evening sessions from 18:00 to 20:00, with ticket inspection ceasing at 19:30. 3. Photography time: The afternoon sunlight at around 5 or 6 PM is just right, soft and not harsh, resulting in photos with a natural soft-focus effect.

Xi’an Film Studio – Front of Iron Gate Open Space

Photographers use a 50mm focal length and lift the camera to shoot from a higher angle. Best time to check in: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Other experiences: Xi'an Film Studio is not only great for taking photos, but there is also a museum to visit inside. After taking photos, you can go and have a look around, which is a very good choice.

Xi’an Film Studio – Small Cat Cartoon Statue

The photographer stands directly opposite the graffiti wall, keeping the camera parallel to the wall surface to avoid tilting. The shooting height should be level with the middle part of the wall to ensure a balanced image; it is recommended to use the rule of thirds composition, center-aligning the "Xi'an" graffiti text, retaining the light fixture on the upper right of the wall and the structural line on the left to add interest to the image; a wide-angle lens is recommended for shooting to capture both the clarity of the graffiti and the overall details of the wall. Travel Tips: Admission is free.

Xi’an Film Studio – Large Graffiti Wall

The photographer and the model should maintain a distance of about 1 meter. The photographer should use a 50mm focal length and lower the camera to shoot from a low angle, capturing the poster wall in the background. The model should stand in the center of the frame; it is recommended to shoot from the waist up for better results. Shooting time: It is suggested to shoot between 13:00 and 17:00. Travel tips: It is advisable to choose a day with good weather for better photography results.

Xi’an Film Studio – Poster Wall

The model stands next to the large tree on the left, positioned at one-third from the left side of the frame, leaning against the tree with one foot casually raised backward and hand gently touching the tree trunk or bag, maintaining a relaxed pose. The shot is taken from a high angle, using leading lines composition, with the red brick road and trees on both sides creating a sense of depth, guiding the viewer's gaze to the distance. The frame includes the foreground large tree, the model in the middle ground, and the background with extended trees, enhancing the sense of depth.

Xi’an Film Studio – Pathway with Trees

The model is positioned at the right third of the frame, with the photographer using a bird's-eye view angle. The composition follows the rule of thirds, with a stone monument and golden sculpture on the left, and the model and poster stand on the right, creating a balanced depth. The model naturally interacts with the poster, and the scene includes trees and background buildings, preserving the environmental atmosphere. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: The park is free, and the museum is 99 yuan per person; ② Opening Hours: 9:00-21:00.

Xi’an Film Studio – Stone Plaque, Poster Rack & Trees

The photographer stands at a considerable distance in front of the building, employing a vertical composition to highlight the towering nature of the structure, capturing all elements such as the text on the building and the red flags in the frame to enhance its iconic status. It is recommended to use a standard lens with a focal length of 35-50mm to naturally display the full appearance and details of the building's exterior. Admission Fee: 99 yuan per person for daytime entry, 69 yuan per person for entry after 18:00, with student discounts available.

Xi’an Film Studio – Entrance

1. Positioning Angle: The model stands on the side of the entrance to Effie Hotel, with the photographer slightly lowering the camera to take a flat shot, and slightly tilting upwards to capture the layered effect of the eaves and lanterns. 2. Composition Method: Using the rule of thirds, place the model on the left side of the frame, leaving the golden background of lanterns and eaves on the right to enhance the balance and storytelling of the image. 3. Lens Focal Length: Use a prime lens of 50mm-85mm/smartphone 2x zoom to blur the background lights and highlight the subject and details of the Hanfu. 1. Shooting Props: ① Bamboo scrolls, antique lanterns, round fans, and fish lanterns all produce great shots. ② Utilize the scenic area lanterns, ground lights for supplementary lighting, or bring a portable light source.

Aifei Hotel (Giant Wild Goose Pagoda) – Tang Dynasty Night City