#KeepFilming :: Keep Classes Engaged and Moving Forward
#KeepFilming How do we, as filmmaking educators, keep our classes engaged and moving forward? Written by William Donaruma
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.
Mindful Nourishment by Hiro Narita, ASC
Written by Hiro Narita, ASC Some students explore possible careers in the film industry, while others are simply fascinated by
Exclusive Interview with Peter Levy, ASC: Advice for Students
How did you get your start in filmmaking? Did you go to film school? Peter Levy, ASC: I dropped
The DP as Camera Operator: Good Idea?
by Thomas Ackerman, ASC When on-set crew photos are published, the coolest shots invariably center on the camera. No wonder.
Farhad Dehlvi on Shooting “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?” with ZEISS CP.3
CP.3 and CCR Asked to shoot one of the 25th anniversary music videos for Creedence Clearwater Revival, Farhad Dehlvi knew
Tobias Schliessler, ASC on Shooting “Refugee” with ZEISS Lenses
Refugee and Radiance Tobias Schliessler, ASC describes Shooting Dramatic Short Film “Refugee” with the new ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance Lenses. Refugee has
How to Build a Budget Lighting Rig
By Gabriel Garcia Rosa My friend Danny Mirabal shared with me this affordable lightweight lighting kit for $198 that we
Retaining the Frame: Why Bad Takes Cost Time and Money
By William Donaruma The camera operator can be an underappreciated skill on a crew and in schools as if you
Lighting with LEDs – Best Practices
Interview conducted by Jody Michelle Solis StudentFilmmakers Magazine interviews Telly and multi-award winning Director of Photography Tom Robotham, who
DSLR Settings, Lighting and Camera Movement on East of Berlin
by Charlie Balch In-Camera Settings for Two 7Ds The in-camera settings closely resembled the popular “cinestyle” look in which
Kids and Animals, Oh My: Working with Child Actors and Animals
by Jack Anderson Working with Animals You’ll be reading the script, and you will notice pretty quickly whether your
How ‘Not’ to Get Hired… And Why You Should “Never Say No.”
by Jack Anderson Never Say No to the Director’s Ideas You’ve got a chance at a job and you’re