How do I define Cinematography? I can take the Google / Wikipedia definition of cinematography and describe it thus, ‘cinematography is the art and the science of recording light either electronically onto an image sensor or chemically onto film’. That is the literal definition of the word, but if we break down the word it…
Any filmmaker knows that lighting is one of the most powerful tools in telling a cinematic story. This experimental short “Sparkles and Wine” provides a beautiful and practical demonstration on how changing the lighting on an actor can have a dramatic effect on their appearance.
During my time as an undergraduate in college, I used my skills as a photographer to garner extra revenue whenever possible. This revenue would flow back into my main area of expertise and passion, film. The skill set of a photographer is quite invaluable on a film set. A creative eye for positioning, shot placement, lighting,…
Brian Jalbert Jr. from Iyrus Entertainment TV spills the beans on quick and dirty alternatives to expensive filmmaking gear. In this episode, lighting stands get the DIY treatment.
Freelance cinematographer, Tom Antos, has put together a series of useful video tutorials on a wide range of cinematography topics, from shot composition and basic lighting, through to green screen and colour correction techniques. Here’s a sample: Check out the full set at Tom’s YouTube Channel.
Documentaries are one of the best ways for an unknown filmmaker to get their name recognized and gain some initial success in the industry. What’s great about documentaries is that you don’t need to hire big stars, and you can tell compelling stories in this format without an A+ script. Of course, it is the…
At the heart of any cinematic creation is the visual image. It does not matter how spectacular the locations are where you are filming, nor how great the performances of your actors — if you do not correctly capture these images on your camera, then your film is lost. The D.P. The primary individual who…
