Lighting for Filmmakers “Motivating Your Light” By Scott Spears
(Article published in StudentFilmmakers Magazine.) How to Motivate Your Light Here’s How… By Scott Spears Look at Your Set So,
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 Art of Location Scouting
(Article published in StudentFilmmakers Magazine. Above photo from the film, “Skimmers.”) Look, Access, Schedule and Control By John Klein Location
Relationship between the Director and the Director of Photography
While the Director is the headliner who runs the show, the Director of Photography is the second most important person
Great Cinematography Begins with Inspiration and Research
Great Cinematography begins with inspiration and research By David Landau In my teaching career, I have seen all too often
Discussions on Cinematography with M. David Mullen, ASC
Which Film Stock? Which Film Stock? Q: I’m looking to gain more knowledge about these different stocks. I’m going to
Matthew Libatique, ASC on Lighting, Camera Movement and Color
Winning an Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography in 2001 for “Requiem for a Dream,” as well as a Chlotrudis
A Conversation with Daniel Pearl, ASC
StudentFilmmakers magazine was very fortunate to have a personal, candid interview with legendary cinematographer, Daniel Pearl, ASC. Best known for
When Cheating is Good by M. David Mullen, ASC
By M. David Mullen, ASC Cinematographers routinely cheat – when lighting, that is. The trick, as always, is to not get
Richard Crudo, ASC on ‘Being a Working Cinematographer’
Flashback, throwback interview close-up. World-Renowned DP Shares His Experiences, Insights, and Discusses the Changing Production Climate, including Digital Technology
How the Director and Cinematographer Work Together: Selecting a DP
Creative Collaborators: The Director and Cinematographer: What a Director Should Know About Cinematography and Selecting a DP by Jacqueline B.
Rodrigo Prieto, ASC, AMC on Shooting “Lust, Caution”
By Jacqueline B. Frost Rodrigo Prieto, ASC, AMC wins Best Cinematography at the 64th Venice Film Festival for “Lust, Caution”
Theo van de Sande, ASC Shoots Amazon and CBS Pilots on the VariCam 35
Award-winning cinematographer Theo Van de Sande, ASC recently completed his second pilot, CBS’s Evil Men, shot with Panasonic’s new VariCam