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During the past years, camera-equipped Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have revolutionized aerial cinematography, allowing easy acquisition of impressive footage. In this context, autonomous functionalities based on machine learning and computer vision modules are gaining ground. During live coverage of outdoor events, an autonomous UAV may visually track and follow a specific target of interest, under a specific desired shot type, mainly adjusted by choosing appropriate focal length and UAV/camera trajectory relative to the target. However, the selected UAV/camera trajectory and the object tracker requirements (which impose limits on the maximum allowable focal length) affect the range of feasible shot types, thus constraining cinematography planning. Therefore, this paper explores the interplay between cinematography and computer vision in the area of autonomous UAV filming. UAV target-tracking …