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master cinematographers
basics
the crew
- ✔ camera crew breakdown
- ✔ grip and electric departments
- ✔ 8 dp's behind famous directors
- ✔ digital imaging technicians
camera & lens
- ✔ lens vs camera
- ✔ buying a filmmaking camera
- ✔ cameras used on the 2015 oscar noms
- ✔ understanding lenses
- ✔ difference between lens mounts
- real cinema lenses
- in-depth explanation of the f/stop
- how dynamic range affects video
- the science of shutters
- ✔ anamorphic lenses
- a beginner's guide to aspect ratios
camera movement
- how to use a steadicam shot
- how to use dynamic tracking shots
- ✔ the 180 degree rule
- using motivated camera movement
- using unmotivated camera movement
framing the shot
- 7 standard filmmaking shots to know
- how to frame a wide shot - robert richardson
- how to frame a medium shot - roger deakins
- how to frame close-up shots - sergio leone
- ✔ how the pros frame a close-up
- 7 iconic cinematography techniques
- how to frame a low-angle shot like a pro
- warp your reality with dutch angles
lighting
- understanding set light + color temperature
- an introduction to three-point lighting
- how to use high-key lighting
- how to use low-key lighting
- 5 practical cinematic lighting tips
- lighting tips to consider before your next film
personal interest
- ✔ how sean porter captured green room's gritty look
- 11 female cinematographers who subvert the male gaze
- ✔ capturing the folk horror of midsommar
resources
jul 18 2018 ∞
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