Cinematography: The Ultimate Guide (2024 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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January 2, 2024 | How To's
January 1, 2024 | Industry Trends
The Best Black and White Films in Cinematography
Casablanca. Metropolis. Nosferatu. All defining moments in the rich tapestry that is cinema history are all black and white, but why is it that monochrome filming has become an almost…
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December 22, 2023 | Industry Trends
Drone Cinematography: 5 Great Camera Drones for Aerial Shots
Drone Cinematography can be a great way for filmmakers to get unforgettable aerial shots. Cinematographers work with drones to get interesting shots that help tell a compelling visual story, contributing…
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November 28, 2023 | Industry Trends
The Best Films for Cinematography: Looking at Past Academy Award Winners
While the acting and Best Picture awards typically dominate the buzz and conversation leading up to the Academy Awards, the cinematography category often has — quite literally — the showiest…
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November 21, 2023 | Industry Trends
Birdman Cinematography: A Visual Symphony in Filmmaking
Birdman winning an Academy Award for Best Picture wasn’t much of a surprise. Earlier in the ceremony, it had already picked up Oscars for Best Screenplay, Best Directing, and Best…
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November 11, 2023 | Industry Trends
5 Cinematography Books Filmmakers Should Check Out
While there are plenty of YouTube videos and other visual aids to supplement your cinematography school education, there’s a tried-and-true source that works even when the wi-fi is down—books. 5…
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November 1, 2023 | Industry Trends
Creating Depth in Film
When it comes to 2D images, like a standard photograph or a film you’re watching projected on your local multiplex’s screen, depth is an illusion. From cinematography to photography to…
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February 1, 2019 | Industry Trends
2019 Academy Awards: Best Cinematography Nominees
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have announced the nominees for the 91st annual Academy Awards, to be given out during ABC’s televised ceremony on Sunday, February 24. The Oscars…
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February 10, 2017 | Industry Trends
The Best Cinematography The 59th Annual Grammys has to Offer
Beyoncé set the bar high with her HBO video extravaganza that dominated the MTV Music Awards last summer. But it’s not just “Lemonade” that’s got the cinematography geeks all a…
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