“A Plan for Late Lunch” By Hiro Narita, ASC
A triptych in film form, Love is Love is Love is written and directed by Eleanor Coppola. “Late Lunch” is
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.
The Difference Between Looking and Seeing for a Filmmaker
Pictured above: Brad Rushing csc on the set of “Salvage Marines.” Photo Credit: Ryan Abrahamson. I was asked to write
7 Expert Camera Tips for Filmmakers
Camera tips and tricks, and inspiration, from master cinematographers Daryn Okada, ASC and Patrick Cady, ASC, and more… Pictured above:
3 Need-To-Know Lighting Tips for Student Cinematographers
Awesome lighting tips from Peter Levy, ASC, Uta Briesewitz, ASC, and David Moxness, ASC, CSC… Above photo By Kal Visuals.
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.
4 Master Lighting Tips for Next Generation Cinematographers
Read these great lighting tips for cinematography students and film students. Tips from Uta Briesewitz, ASC, David Moxness, ASC, CSC,
7 Awesome Camera Tips for Young Filmmakers
Check out these great camera tips from Patrick Cady, ASC, Paige Thomas, SOC, David E. Elkins, SOC and more… Above
5 Best Pieces of Advice for Student Cinematographers
Inspiration and insights for students of cinematography from Richard Crudo, ASC, Ron Dexter, ASC, Hiro Narita, ASC, and Brian Melton,
8 Independent Filmmaking Tips
Award-winning filmmakers and creative storytellers share independent filmmaking tips…. Photo by Jakob Owens, Filmmaker and Photographer, LA-PHX. Follow @JakobOwens.
Stijn Van der Veken, ASC, SBC on Leading Your Audience’s Eye
A Conversation with Cinematographer Stijn Van der Veken, ASC, SBC Leading Your Audience’s Eye StudentFilmmakers Magazine: You’re known for your
Peter Warren, CSC on Getting His Start
By Peter Warren, CSC Behind the Viewfinder I have had my eye through a viewfinder professionally for almost 40
Why Breaking Down a Script Is Essential for a DP
By Mark Dobrescu, CSC You’ve just finished watching a great movie, and a discussion arises about the picture when the