Hello Colleagues, In the past few years I have participated in some continuing education style classes, including the "Expanded Cinematography" class at GCI (Global Cinematography Institute), and The

Hi, I tried searching for a thread on this topic but couldn't locate one. I am not sure if this is the right place to post this question. I have a shoot coming up and they want to frame in camera for

Along similar lines... Last night we were watching Steve McQueen's excellent “Widows” beautifully filmed by Sean Bobbitt. What was interesting is that there were a couple of shots of a diary and other

I can use some advice regarding head selection. I’ve just made an agreement on older O’Connor standard and baby sticks with Mitchel base and now am in the hunt for a head I can afford. I know it will

Does anyone know of any examples of drama films where the visual storyboard was the first thing created? We were having a discussion on set earlier about how strange it is that for a visual medium, th

Hi everyone, I have a toy commercial coming up (action figure). We have buildings (dark gray) and a sky line (also dark gray) made for the shoot but the producer just wants to use a white backing rath

I may be getting many wires crossed, but I think I once read an article where it described video shooting in the real world using reflective round balls to take readings of the light, which could then

Late on this one, but I'll chime in. If you're a self-described newb, I'd really suggest not buying an expensive camera, but buying a capable camera or simply renting as needed. Back in the DV days th

Messed up the message I posted. Struggling to come to grips with this new style message board....the brave world of Web 3.0... I will answer the replies to "Where to start" take one as they come in. H

shooting underwater (what I want the F65 for) ******** To get a better read on where you are at … can you kindly expand on why you think an F65 would make a good underwater camera? Thanks … Underwater

Hi all! Looking for an advanced or semi advanced workshop/intensive this winter to go study with a great DP and students. Some suggestions from you people in the know would really help! Thanks in adva

Hi All, I"ve been hired to direct a show for a large US network and I"m wondering if I"m beholden to my Talent agency for their commission if it's not a DP job, as they technically represent me for DP

First time in CML. Not sure if this is the right subrgroup to post my question. I am shooting a commercial for a Milo / Nesquick type of chocolate milk modifier. Need to produce a powder explosion fo

Hi I am looking to commission two days of filming in two states in the US next month. Do you have any tips on how best to post to ask for this? I need a speedy response, a showreel, and a cost. Anyone

Hope this is ok to post here. Hi, I’m holding a workshop for cinematography set lighting. There are two four hour sessions being held at The Cove studio on Markfield Road, Tottenham, London on Saturda

Hi everyone, We are preparing to shoot an explainer video for a colleague that will have segments of sped-up motion. The (one) speaker will talk for a bit, then stick post-it notes on a sheet of glass

Respected Colleagues, I teach part time at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, CA. This coming Fall, I will be teaching "Cinematography I" for the first time in my career. I am reaching out to get your

I just stumbled on this superb article: The Seven Arts of Working in Film: A Necessary Guide to On-Set Protocol If you know someone who sincerely wants to work their way up the ranks in filmmaking, an

Hi all- The Arri Academy is coming to Brooklyn and Chicago in March. If you'd like to sign up: Brooklyn: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arri-certified-user-training-for-camera-systems-brooklyn-tickets-4

Greetings to all, My first post in CML! I am an independent cinematographer prasctising in Mumbai, India since half a year. I wanted an advice about buying an ASC manual kind of a handbook that covers