It’s the closest thing to learning on the job there is. Theory is fine, classrooms are OK, but actual work experience is better.
Do you ever find yourself watching a film or TV show and being more interested in how it was filmed rather than what is being filmed? Either that’s the work of an amazing, award-winning cinematographer–or you have the eye of a filmmaker yourself. And if that’s a career you’re thinking of pursuing, you’ll want to […]
Working in close contact with the director on epic blockbusters–or acting as the director on smaller productions–a cinematographer is responsible for how a movie or television show looks on the screen. The overall mood, continuity, when to throw in a change of pace, and when to let the movie settle in. But there are many […]
Cinematographers, also known as directors of photography, work behind the scenes to capture every visual element necessary to bring a story to life. They work closely with directors to ensure their artistic vision is translated into truly compelling imagery. Using state-of-the-art cinematography equipment–as well as age-old techniques–they capture the perfect lighting, angles, and visual elements […]
In your heart, you know there’s nowhere you’d rather be than behind the camera of a film, setting the scene, getting the right angles, and capturing those moments that evoke joy, fear, pain, and every other emotion. But, in your head, you also want to be able to pay the rent. When it comes to […]
A cinematographer, also known as a director of photography (DP), is a key member of the film or video production team. What does a cinematographer do? Their primary responsibility is to capture the visual elements of a movie, TV show, commercial, or any other form of visual storytelling. Cinematographers work closely with the director to […]
Interested in becoming a cinematographer, but aren’t sure of the best way to get there? Film school seems like the logical course, but depending on where you live, you may have to move to attend a traditional four-year university. But, do you need a degree to be a cinematographer in the first place? For many […]
Accessibility Toolbar
