Filming the Musical “An Old Family Recipe” as a Feature
Written by William Donaruma What do you do when you write an original musical production, cast it, rehearse it,
Cinematography
The Cinematography category on StudentFilmmakers.com examines the theory and practice of visual storytelling through motion-picture photography. Drawing on essays, technical analyses, and interviews with award-winning cinematographers, including members of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), British Society of Cinematographers (BSC), and Canadian Society of Cinematographers (CSC), the category emphasizes how aesthetic decisions emerge from narrative, logistical, and technological constraints.
Zoom Lenses vs. Prime Lenses
Written by Snehal Patel Zoom lenses are an important tool for filmmaking in general, but even more important for multicamera
Cinematography with an ‘Emotional Lens’
Written by Tony Westman csc, dga, dgc The director turned to me after blocking with actors and stunt performers and
Why Focal Lengths Matter in Cinematography
Written by Snehal Patel As a filmmaker, there is a lot to learn. It takes a lifetime of experience and
Ron Dexter, ASC on Camera Movement and Camera Effects
StudentFilmmakers Magazine conducts an exclusive interview with master cinematographer Ron Dexter, ASC. Mr. Dexter shares his experience building camera equipment
Michael Goi, ASC Seminar: “From Student to The Studio” (Past Event)
ANNOUNCING NEW FILM BUSINESS WORKSHOP ONLINE Michael Goi, ASC Interactive Seminar Online Produced and Hosted Online by StudentFilmmakers.com From Student
What Directors Need to Know About Cinematography
Photo by Jakob Owens. Follow IG @jakobowens Composing the Frame: Let There Be Light What Directors Need to Know About
“Chasing the Muse” by Lloyd Walton
Pictured above: The first camera that caught my muse. Written by Lloyd Walton The Question That Started It The
Exposure: Why Still Use a Light Meter?
Photo by Chris Yang. Instagram @chris.yang.film Written by David Appleby With digital cameras now equipped with waveform monitors, histograms
Evaluating an Indoor Location: From the DP’s Perspective
Photo by Sam Moqadam. Instagram @itssammoqadam. Written by Paolo Dy A successful shoot is usually made up of
Daniel Villeneuve csc on Lighting Dark Scenes
Create and Capture Cinematic Emotion Daniel Villeneuve csc has been shooting for film and television for over 30 years.
Peter Rowe, CSC on Wilderness Filmmaking: Tips for New Filmmakers
Peter Rowe csc has produced and directed over 200 films and television shows, including 8 features and Angry Planet which