Cinematography for Interviews: 7 Best Practices
Pictured above: Production still by Austin Distel. Follow on Instagram @austindistel. “Recording a new podcast interview with CEOs and Founders […]
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.
Important Keys to Successful Handheld Camerawork
Photo by Jose Pedro Ortiz @YouTube channel Follow Instagram @josepedro_21 Written by Michael Rabiger How you shoot handheld footage—whether
Art, Dance, and Capturing the Quality of Movement
“Out of Ordinary,” 2020 Student Academy Award Finalist, Alternative/Experimental Category Art, Dance, and Capturing the Quality of Movement with Alicja
“Visual Style in Documentary Filming” By John Klein
Pictured above: On Strong Bodies Fight, the look of the natural environment played into our Malick-esque cinematography plan. Photo by
Filmmakers Network | Community Spotlight with Harris Tomlinson-Spence
“As difficult as this past year has been, I’m excited for what 2021 can bring in terms of filmmaking. We’ve
Lighting Without Lights
Pictured above: Michelle Acuna (Em) in Independent Western, “Bounty” (2009) Bounty (2009), HVX100 with Red Rock Adapter. Chocolate Filter in front
“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
“The Difference Between Looking and Seeing for A Filmmaker, or Any Artist” By Brad Rushing csc
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,