Community Spotlight with Maia Kimadze
Filmmakers Global Network :: Community Spotlight with Maia Kimadze Cinematographer, Editor, Director Current Projects: For the last 8 years,
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.
Paul Wheeler, BSC Talks High Definition
StudentFilmmakers Magazine: What changes in HD have you seen over the years? Paul Wheeler, BSC: The most significant change was
Shooting for TV/Film: Q&A with Paige Thomas, SOC
StudentFilmmakers Magazine: What was one of your most favorite scenes to shoot and why? Paige Thomas, SOC: One of my
Shooting Action Sports with Todd Grossman
Pictured above: Shooting Arri Alexa Mini with Ultra Wide – Glendale skatepark. Photo: @thinkmillergroup. What technologies have driven change in
LED Lighting Insights by Alan Steinheimer
 StudentFilmmakers Magazine: What are your thoughts on the LED lighting movement? Alan Steinheimer: In the beginning LEDs for filmmaking
iPhone Cinematography
Pictured: Steven Soderbergh shooting on an iPhone for “High Flying Bird”. Written by John Klein As most film productions have
#KeepFilming :: Keep Classes Engaged and Moving Forward
#KeepFilming How do we, as filmmaking educators, keep our classes engaged and moving forward? Written by William Donaruma
Mindful Nourishment by Hiro Narita, ASC
Written by Hiro Narita, ASC Some students explore possible careers in the film industry, while others are simply fascinated by
Exclusive Interview with Peter Levy, ASC: Insights into Cinematography and Advice for Students
 StudentFilmmakers Magazine: How did you get your start in filmmaking? Did you go to film school? Peter Levy, ASC:
The DP as Camera Operator: Good Idea?
by Thomas Ackerman, ASC When on-set crew photos are published, the coolest shots invariably center on the camera. No wonder.
Farhad Dehlvi describes using the ZEISS CP.3 lenses to shoot “Have you Ever Seen the Rain?” for it’s 25th anniversary
CP.3 and CCR Asked to shoot one of the 25th anniversary music videos for Creedence Clearwater Revival, Farhad Dehlvi knew
Tobias Schliessler, ASC describes Shooting Dramatic Short Film “Refugee” with the new ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance Lenses
Refugee and Radiance Tobias Schliessler, ASC describes Shooting Dramatic Short Film “Refugee” with the new ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance Lenses. Refugee has