Want to learn filmmaking from Werner Herzog?
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When the legendary director Werner Herzog was 19, he stole a camera and made his first ...
Why on earth today would you want to shoot film? I want to first start off by saying that this post is not going to be a a film vs digital post. Film is an analog medium, so it d...
If you haven't been on Pinterest ever, let's start by defining it. Pinterest is a social network that allows users to visually share, and discover new interests by posting (known ...
Understanding natural light is essential in becoming a great cinematographer. If you are fortunate enough to have lighting kits with you everywhere you go, this post may not be th...
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Filmsupply and Musicbed launched a new challenge for creatives and filmmakers: "use their content to make a 60 second film – without the need to shoo...
Social media can be a great way to connect with your audience. If you are a cinematographer, Instagram is a great place to show your work. These cinematographers have shot award w...
The smartphone can be an incredible asset for filmmaking. Use it as a tool to bring your story to life. This list of apps can help with pre-production or production. I've persona...
Color is often overlooked by beginning DPs, and it is an extremely powerful tool. Color theory in cinematography is “the use of analogous or complimentary color tones to create con...
In this world of measuring how many "Ks" a camera has, aspiring cinematographers may not realize the importance of the dynamic range of a camera. Let us start with the definition.
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It's no secret that music is a huge inspiration to me. It can take your film to another level, bringing authenticity to your project. One great way to help establish "a voice" fo...