“There Is No Such Thing As Video Lighting” by M. David Mullen, ASC
Pictured above: Kate Bosworth in “90 Minutes in Heaven”. There is no such thing as video lighting, nor DV lighting,
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.
Conversation with Peter Stein, ASC
Exclusive interview conducted Nash Choudhury Peter Stein, ASC has been shooting films in one way or another for over thirty
A Conversation with Uta Briesewitz, ASC: Episodics and Features
Your career as a cinematographer includes a wonderfully diverse body of work. What are some of the differences between
Exclusive Interview | A Conversation with Hiro Narita, ASC
Hiro Narita, ASC has a filmography that includes over seventy-three titles ranging from feature films to episodic television series
Book Review: Lighting for Cinematography
New Book on Lighting Written by David Landau While there are some great books with interviews of big time cinematographers
A Conversation with Anna Foerster, ASC
Interview conducted by Kelcie Des Jardins Tips for Aspiring Cinematographers from Anna Foerster, ASC • It’s easy to get hijacked
“Can LED Replace Traditional Fresnels?” By Sherwin Lau
At our film school, the Creative Media Institute for Film and Digital Arts, traditional tungsten Fresnel fixtures have been the
EXCLUSIVE: A Conversation with Tom Houghton, ASC
Pictured: Tom Houghton, ASC on the set of “Elementary”. Photo by Elizabeth Fisher. Tom Houghton, ASC shares his insights and
EXCLUSIVE | A Conversation with James Chressanthis, ASC, GSC
Pictured: James Chressanthis, ASC, GSC behind the camera on Oprah Winfrey’s Greenleaf. Camera: Red Weapon Helium 8K, Cooke i5 lenses.
Is There Light at the End of the Tunnel?
“Is There Light at the End of the Tunnel?” Now Let’s Think Outside the Box By William Donaruma It
“Camera Composition That Tells the Story” By David Landau
By David Landau Composition is selecting placement of everything within the frame and deciding what has emphasis. If we
How to Use Camera Framing as a Storytelling Tool
(Article published in StudentFilmmakers Magazine.) How to Use Camera Framing as a Storytelling Tool Reinforce the Intention of Your Scene