Cinematography: The Ultimate Guide (2022 Edition)
From the rocket ship stuck on the moon’s surface in A Trip to the Moon (1902) to the epic and visceral world of the desert planet in Dune (2021), 120 years…
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June 9, 2022 | Cinematography
February 23, 2018 | Cinematography
How to Style Your Cinematography like Steven Spielberg
From “Jaws” to “The Color Purple,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark” to “Schindler’s List,” Steven Spielberg has given us many of the most iconic moments in cinema. We have already…
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January 19, 2018 | Cinematography
SERVICE INDUSTRY: How to Work with Cinematographers
“What can I do for you?” The above question is the first thing I ask my director. You, the director, answering it ensures that you’ll get the most out…
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November 12, 2016 | Cinematography
Cinematography Jobs: How to Shoot Stylish Wedding Videos
If you’re a cinematographer, you’ve probably thought of all the avenues to explore where you can apply your skills and expertise – movies, of course, but also serial television, commercials,…
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October 8, 2016 | Cinematography
10 Cinematography Tricks for Working With Only Natural Lighting
When asked why he preferred shooting with all-natural lighting, Stanley Kubrick simply replied, “Because that’s the way we see things.” It’s a trend that’s growing in filmmaking. The excellent “Dallas…
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September 3, 2016 | Cinematography
Ways to Create Space When Filming in a Small Area
If you’re having trouble making a confined area appear larger when filming in a small area, you’re not alone; professional filmmakers also find themselves returning to the drawing board when…
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August 6, 2016 | Cinematography
How to Incorporate Your GoPro in Your Cinematography
The GoPro was designed to solve a problem that Nick Woodman discovered while surfing in Australia in 2002; he wanted to capture the intensity of taking on big waves to…
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July 29, 2015 | Cinematography
How To Implement An Alluring Color Design Scheme
Color is a seemingly magical tool, and a hugely important asset in the cinematographer’s toolbox for conveying a particular mood and eliciting the desired emotions in a movie’s audience. Of course,…
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November 19, 2014 | Cinematography
NYFA’s Mike Williamson On Cinematography And How To Find Work After School
NYFA: Would you mind telling us about your background and what drew you to a career in cinematography? What was your film education like? Mike Williamson: My love of cinema…
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