We talk about cinematography<\/strong>\u00a0all the time here at The Beat<\/a>, however these discussions usually revolve around camera loadouts<\/strong> and other gear. So we thought it was high time to put all of that aside and give you five non-gear related tips<\/strong> that will help improve your cinematography.<\/strong><\/p>\n All of the tips we are going to give you today are things that you would learn in the lecture side of a cinematography<\/strong> class. Do you have to go to film school to really learn these tips? No way! There are a ton of great resources out there for you to check out. Let’s list just a few before we get started.<\/p>\n Each one of the books above have been used in various cinematography<\/strong> classes around the world. Luckily you don’t have to actually take one of those classes to get your hands on them. The two “Cinematography<\/em>” books wont run you much, however Film Production Techniques<\/em> is a little pricey, but its knowledge base is fantastic. Now enough wasting time… On with the tips!<\/p>\n As a cinematographer<\/strong>, you, like the director, are a storyteller and you tell your story through the language of motion<\/strong>. Now, this motion has a specific vocabulary<\/strong> and in that vocabulary there exist specific sub-languages such as composition, point-of-view, continuity, movement, design, lighting and lens<\/strong>. As a cinematographer, you should learn each one of these sub-languages. What we mean by this is you should gain a knowledge base of the concepts and terms of each<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Having this type of knowledge can make a world of difference, especially when working with on a professional set. Because if you understand sub-language like movement<\/em> you can take an ordinary static shot<\/strong>, turn it on its head with movement,<\/em>\u00a0and make it dramatic.<\/p>\n\n
\nTip #1:\u00a0Cinema is a language. Learn it!<\/h3>\n