“Breathing Through Trees”: Creative Limits on a Sony A7S Short
By John Klein For most filmmakers, low budgets and minimalist storytelling are a way of life. Limitation breeds creativity, wearing
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.
Expanding Your Vision with Full Frame Cinematography
“Full Frame is affordable, available and exciting to use.” By Snehal Patel Full Frame Cinema Cameras Full Frame Cinema camera
How to Get Professional Control Filming Mobile Media
Get the help of an app for capturing professional video footage on your cellphone or mobile device. By Bart Weiss
Observations on 10 Years of Teaching
Includes a short list of things for the cinematographers to carry in their kit. By Thomas Ackerman, ASC The
Drone Filmmaker Benefits and Tips for Beginners
8 Things Drones Can Do for Your Film and 17 Beginner Drone Tips By Sherri Sheridan Every film can
Resolution: In All Shapes and Sizes
By John Klein Odds are, as an indie filmmaker, the resolution of your image will be one of the first
8 Things to Think About When Choosing a Camera
By Bruce Logan, ASC So you got the job – the Director loves you, and the Producer can tolerate you.
Exclusive Interview with Patrick Cady, ASC
Camerawork, Lighting, and Transitioning from DP to Director Can you talk about your experience as a cinematographer who has
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Cinematographer Receives Nomination
M. David Mullen, ASC receives another nomination! This year Mr. Mullen won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography for a
Notes on Cinematography: 6 Points
There are a lot of great new books on cinematography on my shelf now, and every one of them teaches
How to Relieve Stress When Shooting Live Events: 10 Tips
Stressed out shooting live events? It doesn’t have to be this way (most of the time). I’ve spent many a
Chicago from Another World: Making the Music Video “Endless Frozen Dawn”
When composer Andrew Edwards approached me in the spring to direct and shoot a music video for a track off