Cinematography Concepts

Which Cinematic Techniques Can You Use to Change the Tone of a Scene?How do you set the tone for a scene, a sequence, or even an entire film?

What Can Filmmakers Learn from the Way Andrew Wyeth Paints?Andrew Wyeth's paintings have inspired some of the most famous directors of all time. So, what about his work applies so easily to filmmaking?

A visual guide to the language of filmFilm, like speech and writing, has a unique language Writing, speech, and visual images all communicate within their own particular spheres. FILM IS A VISUAL ART A visual art expresses its subjects…

Introduction to visual language (video) | Khan AcademyWelcome to Visual Language

Looking vs. Seeing as a PhotographerI’d like to share some thoughts here on being a musician before I get to the difference between seeing and looking as a photographer. Please bear with me.

Red Hot & Feeling Blue: An Exploration into the Psychology of Color in FilmCreating a color palette that adds to your films aesthetic is important, but perhaps more important than that is using color as the powerful storytelling tool it inherently is.

Shooting a Car Scene? Here Are 6 Basic Shots You Should Know AboutYou'll want to add these shots to your cinematographic repertoire if you're going to be filming a car scene.

Choosing a Background for Your VideoLearn how to strategically choose your backdrop to set the tone for your video.

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 Outdated though the results of that shootout may seem two and a half years later, one well-crafted remnant remains more relevant and inspirational than ever.

Wide Shots: How The Best Directors Shoot Wide AnglesAre you ready to go wide or go home?

Everything You Need to Know About Chroma Key and Green Screen Footage - The Beat: A Blog by PremiumBeatIn this guide, we'll walk through everything you need to know about green screen backgrounds and achieving a perfect chroma key.

50+ Camera Angles, Shots, and Movements: A Complete GuideHave you ever been overwhelmed at the possibility of every camera angle, framing, and shot type available as a filmmaker? Us too. So we provided a cheat sheet with definitions for you!

A History of the Film Industry's Fascination With ColorFrom early tinting to modern film stock, the ERC FilmColors project overviews the craftsmanship that has historically gone into color filmmaking.

Watch: How Wong Kar-Wai Paints with Cinematic ColorAcclaimed Chinese director Wong Kar-Wai uses his frame like an artist's canvas.

Behind the Scenes of ‘Elf’ and the Use of Forced PerspectiveA look behind some of the practical effects used in the classic Christmas comedy - Elf (2003).

10 Shorts every cinematographer needs to see - VideomakerOrson Welles often had great ideas for movies and then spent years going from studio to studio in Hollywood trying to get someone interested, trying to

r/cinematography - "Phantom Thread" Camera Tests with Paul Thomas Anderson Commentary458 votes and 22 comments so far on Reddit

Smartphone Apps for Tracking the Sun, Moon, and StarsSmartphone apps that calculate the location of the sun and moon for any location for any date and time can come in very handy for outdoor photography.

r/cinematography - One of my favorite exercises to do as a cinematographer: create two different looks using the same composition427 votes and 22 comments so far on Reddit

r/cinematography - I made a huge list of resources to learn cinematography. It's here for you.896 votes and 53 comments so far on Reddit

r/cinematography - Sense of speed can change based on focal length1,266 votes and 51 comments so far on Reddit

Eye-Popping Examples of Split Diopter ShotsThe split diopter lens defies the laws of physics to produce jaw-dropping visuals. We’ll explain how it works using the best examples from Film.

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