7 PRO Camerawork Tips for Students

Camera tips from M. David Mullen, ASC, Paul Wheeler, BSC, Peter Levy, ASC, Paige Thomas, SOC, Gustavo Mercado, David E. Elkins, SOC, and Patrick Cady, ASC… Picture above: production still by @frankiefilms_xu, Boston-based cinematographer and filmmaker. Tip #1 “Just remember that like any other cinematic technique, camera movement is most effective when used with discretion...

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