Posts Tagged ‘director of photography’
Cinematography Crash Course: 6 Settings You Need to Check Before You Roll
For those of you just starting out as DPs, here are the six settings you need to double-check every time you get ready to roll a take.
Camera Crew Breakdown: Jobs and Responsibilities
A film production’s camera crew is responsible for setting up and using the camera. Here are the responsibilities of each crew member.
8 Cinematographers to Follow on Instagram
Instagram is full of photographers, but some of the world’s best cinematographers are also just a follow away. Here are 8 great accounts from awesome DPs.
5 Ways to Improve Your Cinematography Right Now!
Let’s put aside the camera load outs and other gear setups and just focus on knowledge based cinematography tips.
Aspect Ratios Explained: When To Use The Major Three
It seems like every filmmaker these days likes to throw a 2.35:1 letterbox on their footage to give it a more ‘filmic look’. The truth is though, …
Why Mastering Deep Depth Of Field Is Crucial For Becoming A Better DP
While DSLR technology has opened up a whole world of possibilities when it comes to capturing cinematic like images, it’s also caused an overuse of extremely shallow …
3 Simple Tips For Shooting With Available Light
Using only available light maybe a stylistic choice for your film project – but it must be executed well. In this post, I share 3 tips for …
Three Cinematography Masterclasses
If you’re a working director of photography, or interested in the art of cinematography, be sure to check out these in-depth profiles of the process and insights …
Video Showcase! 12 Beautiful 2012 Cinematography Reels
Check out who made our list of the very best cinematography reels of 2012. Stunning visual images and impressive camera and lighting effects. Excellent creative inspiration for …
Top 20 Tips for Creating A Successful Demo Reel
Looking to create a highly-effective & creative demo reel? Whether you’re an editor, director, animator or director of photography, follow our demo reel tips and position yourself …