Cinematographers

James Wong Howe’s five most beautifully lit filmsCelebrated director of photography brought his mastery of light and dark to the service of some of America's very greatest movies

4 Takeaways from Bradford Young on the Daily Grind of Being a CinematographerBradford Young has only been working professionally for a decade and yet he's already a legend in the industry.

Roger Deakins Breaking Down His Best Films is a Masterclass in CinematographyOscar-winning DP Roger Deakins breaks down his most iconic films and ends up teaching us how to win at the cinematography game.

Darius Khondji Was Forced To Shoot 'Uncut Gems' in New Ways and He Loved ItThe renowned cinematographer and the film's colorist detail how they achieved the unique aesthetic behind the Safdie brother's latest.

"The Camera Writes": Roger Deakins, Caleb Deschanel and the Cinematographer RoundtableSix leading lensers — including César Charlone, Natasha Braier, Rodrigo Prieto and Robert Richardson — discuss how to shoot an eight-and-a-half-minute take, when to create a digital sun and the shots that make movie magic: "We had to be invisible."

The women warriors of photojournalismThree female photojournalists are honored for capturing humanity besieged in war zones

Women’s Cinema: Meet Cinematographer Shana Hagan, ASC - Y.M.Cinema - News & Insights on Digital CinemaAs part of our series, Women’s Cinema, we interviewed the director of photography Shana Hagan, ASC. In this chapter, Hagan shares with us her knowledge, tips, and advice regarding the best pathway to start and climb our intriguing industry. Explore Hagan’s insights below. Women’s Cinema by Y.M.Cinema Magazine Women’s Cinema is a series of articles by Y.M.Cinema Magazine that focus on the women in our industry, with the goal of encouraging women to pursue after filmmaking career and to provide a stage for female content creators in the filmmaking industry, regardless of their roles on set. In this episode, we

Meet Cinematographer Arlene Nelson: The Most Recent ASC Member - Y.M.Cinema - News & Insights on Digital CinemaThe ASC (American Society of Cinematographers) has just accepted Arlene Nelson, which is a cinematographer and educator about the art of moviemaking. Nelson is also the DP and Co-Director of the new documentary series Secrets of Playboy that exposes the hidden truths behind the Playboy empire. Let’s explore a bit about Arlene and her resume. Arlene Nelson – The newest ASC member Arlene is a Television Academy member for over a decade, has guest lectured at USC, UCLA, SFSU; served on Television Academy and film festival juries and panels, and for eleven years, has been an International Advisory Board member

'Godfather' DP Gordon Willis Gives Great On-Set Advice From Beyond the GraveGordon Willis died in 2014, but American Cinematographer dug up an old interview with him filled with lots of pertinent advice. Check it out!

Profound Words of Wisdom & Inspiration from the World's Best CinematographersRemember Zacuto's epic 2012 camera shootout? Outdated though the results of that shootout may seem two and a half years later, one well-crafted remnant remains more relevant and inspirational than ever.

Top DPs Deakins, Morrison, Kaminski and More Reveal Lessons Learned On SetIn a rare feat, award-winning DPs pivot the camera onto themselves.

'A Successful Production Always Happens in Pre-Production': How Elite Climbing Cinematography Captured ‘Free Solo’How does the camera change your subject’s life, especially when he’s in the process of risking it?

The Female Gaze: 30 Beautiful Films Shot By Women CinematographersThe Female Gaze is a two-week survey of 36 films shot by 23 female cinematographers programmed by the Film Society of Lincoln Center in New York.

How To Make Sundance Work For You: A DP’s PerspectiveDP Jendra Jarnagin often turns her time at Sundance into paid gigs. Here's how.

One perfect shot: the unsung power of cinematographyCinematographers can have as much influence over a film as a director. But will prestige TV and declining ticket sales at cinemas put their craft at risk?

6 DPs Reveal Their Process and How They Built Their CareersAt Sundance 2020 we gathered a group of cinematographers for a round table discussion.

DP Chat: Coming 2 America‘s Joe ‘Jody’ WilliamsFor more than two decades, Joe “Jody” Williams has served on an array of productions, from short films, music videos and documentaries to major film productions for the likes of Gus Van Sant, Lee D…

'Camera Placement is Everything': 'Down a Dark Hall' DP Jarin Blaschke on Filming in the ShadowsWhen he was filming 'Down a Dark Hall,' DP Jarin Blaschke had a number of different lighting scenarios to consider.

Women’s Cinema: Meet Wildlife Filmmaker Fiona Tande - Y.M.Cinema - News & Insights on Digital CinemaWhat does it take to become a wildlife filmmaker? Well, a lot! In this interview, Kenya-based wildlife filmmaker and director, Fiona Tande, walks us through the challenges and the complexities of making a climb in the industry, while being a visual-creator in one of the most epic parts of the world. Women’s Cinema by Y.M.Cinema Magazine Women’s Cinema is a series of articles by Y.M.Cinema Magazine that focus on the women in our industry, with the goal of encouraging women to pursue after filmmaking career and to provide a stage for female content creators in the filmmaking industry, regardless of

How to Make a Career in Documentary Cinematography | Lights Film SchoolLearn how to land that first gig and shoot a good documentary film or TV series, with valuable insights from the cinematographer of a Netflix show.

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Documentary cinematography and cinéma vérité with Jenna Rosher - VideomakerMike and Chris talk with documentary cinematographer Jenna Rosher about her work shooting the new Apple TV documentary, Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry. Topics include what it's like to make a living shooting documentaries, the technique of cinéma vérité and how documentary is fundamentally different than journalism.

Watching the watchers: how Cameraperson enriches the act of filming | Sight & Sound

Black Camerawoman Jessie Maple's Fight to Join a Union | JSTOR DailyHer climb into filmmaking began with programs designed to train African Americans. But to succeed, she needed to break into a mostly white male union.

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