7 Awesome Camera Tips for Young Filmmakers
Check out these great camera tips from Patrick Cady, ASC, Paige Thomas, SOC, David E. Elkins, SOC and more… Above […]
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.
5 Best Pieces of Advice for Student Cinematographers
Inspiration and insights for students of cinematography from Richard Crudo, ASC, Ron Dexter, ASC, Hiro Narita, ASC, and Brian Melton,
8 Independent Filmmaking Tips
Award-winning filmmakers and creative storytellers share independent filmmaking tips…. Photo by Jakob Owens, Filmmaker and Photographer, LA-PHX. Follow @JakobOwens.
A Conversation with Stijn Van der Veken, ASC, SBC: Leading Your Audience’s Eye
A Conversation with Cinematographer Stijn Van der Veken, ASC, SBC Leading Your Audience’s Eye StudentFilmmakers Magazine: You’re known for your
Peter Warren, CSC on Getting His Start
By Peter Warren, CSC I have had my eye through a viewfinder professionally for almost 40 years. At 62,
“The Art of Breaking Down a Script is Essential for a DP” By Mark Dobrescu, CSC
By Mark Dobrescu, CSC You’ve just finished watching a great movie, and a discussion arises about the picture when the
Lighting the Narrative: A Conversation with David Moxness, ASC, CSC
Q. How does a project’s genre influence your approach to lighting? David Moxness, ASC, CSC: Regardless of genre, story comes
“Connecting the Dots” By Hiro Narita, ASC
Connecting the Dots Crew engagement and collaboration. By Hiro Narita, ASC More often than not, filmmakers have their beginning in
Michael Goi, ASC, ISC – Filming, “Words on Bathroom Walls”
With a last minute shooting fill-in position and a limited schedule, Michael Goi, ASC recalls a seamless production with on-set
A Conversation with John Simmons, ASC
Shed Some Light Exclusive Interview with John Simmons, ASC StudentFilmmakers Magazine: You were nominated for Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera
Camera Angles to Increase Production Value
Use Camera Angles to Increase Production Value By Jared Isham If you haven’t noticed, there are a whole lot of
Behind the Scenes of MFA Thesis, “Rear View”
(Pictured above: The crew captures Miles [Timmy Hart Barron] and Annie [Callie Johnson] in a flashback, shot at Starved Rock