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Amanda Toney
Cinematography: Improve Your Storytelling With Creative Camera Movement Techniques

https://www.slrlounge.com/improve-your-storytelling-with-creative-camera...

Improve Your Storytelling With Creative Camera Movement Techniques | Cinematography
Improve Your Storytelling With Creative Camera Movement Techniques | Cinematography
https://www.slrlounge.com/improve-your-storytelling-with-creative-camera-movement-techniques-cinematography/
"On its own, camera movement is worthless. But if you combine it with the performance of the actors, and all the information you've already given to the audience, it can be very powerful."
Ashley Renee Smith
The Cinema Camera That Dominates The Movie Industry

This video evaluates what the most popular cinema camera is based on a study on what cameras were used to shoot the narrative movies at Sundance, Cannes, and the Oscars from 2021 to 2024.

What are YOUR favorite cameras to use and why?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3FKr8qLd04...

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Stephen Folker

Depends on the project, as it's tool. Lookwise, I do like the organic feel I get with Blackmagic. But I'm happy using any camera.

Gareth Taylor

This means absolutely nothing save for the power of marketing. Yes some cameras are better than others in certain regards, but at the end of the day it's what you do with the tool in hand that makes t...

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John January Noble

I'M SHOOTING SOME SCENES IN A QUIET, GLOOMY CITY. HEAVY FOG WITH DRIZZLE. NATURAL AMBER LIGHT FROM THE LAMP, PERFECT SETTING.

Sam Sokolow
We need more woemn behind the lens

This is a shocking statistic especially considering how many brilliant women DP's there are. This needs to be course corrected and fast. We must all amplify this issue! https://variety.com/2024/artisans/news/cate-blanchett-mandy-walker-diver......

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Women Cinematographers 'Being Judged Still,' Say Top Industry Talents at Camerimage
Women Cinematographers 'Being Judged Still,' Say Top Industry Talents at Camerimage
https://variety.com/2024/artisans/news/cate-blanchett-mandy-walker-diversity-inclusion-camerimage-1236214786/
Camerimage panelists including Cate Blanchett and Mandy Walker say more diversity and inclusion is sorely needed in the film industry.
John January Noble

Sam Sokolow VERY NICE ! THE DIRECTOR CHLOE ZHAO, I REMEMBER, HAD THIS PROBLEM. AND THEN SHE WON THE OSCAR. YOU SHOULDN'T DWELL ON IT. JUST KEEP GOING.

Stephen Folker
Static Shots vs. Camera Movement

As filmmakers, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of using every tool at our disposal—dollies, sliders, Steadicams, and more. But does a film really need movement to captivate an audience? Can carefully crafted static shots alone carry the weight of a story? I’d argue yes. Thoughtfully com...

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Stephen Folker

John January Noble Thank you for viewing my work. Kind words, thanks. Hope you have a fantastic day.

John January Noble

@Stephen Folker Your welcome !

Gareth Taylor

The early days of cinema did not have anything but a tripod. Movement is another tool for the filmmaker. The Zone Of Interest is the best modern example of the power of cinema with framing, set design and blocking.

Stephen Folker

Great point Gareth Taylor ! Love it!

Richard Bruce Stirling

agree - my recent short film "big white dog" was shot this way all with a 24 mm lens

Ashley Renee Smith
'Dune: Part 2' Cinematographer, Greig Fraser, Breaks Down the Film's Worm Riding Sequence

Oscar winning cinematographer, Greig Fraser, breaks down the process of shooting Paul Atreides' (Timothée Chalamet) first sandworm ride in 'Dune: Part 2' and having to film it in-camera using natural light and SFX!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H84maCQEg7k...

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'Dune: Part 2' Cinematographer, Greig Fraser, Breaks Down the Film's Worm Riding Sequence
'Dune: Part 2' Cinematographer, Greig Fraser, Breaks Down the Film's Worm Riding Sequence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H84maCQEg7k
Oscar winning cinematographer, Greig Fraser, breaks down the process of shooting Paul Atreides' (Timothée Chalamet) first sandworm ride in 'Dune: Part 2' and having to film it in-camera using natural…
Florin Şumălan
Technical Knowledge for Cinematographers - with David Mullen - Team Deakins Podcast

https://teamdeakins.libsyn.com/technical-knowledge-for-cinematographers

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE - For Cinematographers
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE - For Cinematographers
https://teamdeakins.libsyn.com/technical-knowledge-for-cinematographers
SEASON 2 - EPISODE 113 - Technical Knowledge for Cinematographers - with David Mullen In this special episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we're joined by our friend and cinematographer David Mullen (…
Ashley Renee Smith

I LOVE David Mullen's work! Thank you for sharing, Florin Şumălan!

John January Noble
Time lapse | dramatic effects

The dramatic effects of time-lapse bring to the narrative of a movie a lightness in which the person navigates through time, and effects that make the movie more attractive. Even with the manipulation of the effects. Has anyone had this moment in a movie? Good Coffee Stage32 https://www.youtube.com/...

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John January Noble
Techniques - The Art Ep. 3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_0M_GHw9GI

Ashley Renee Smith

Deakins is the MAN! Love this! Thank you, John January Noble!

John January Noble

Your welcome !

Amanda Toney
The 6 Best Video Cameras - Fall 2024

https://www.rtings.com/camera/reviews/best/by-usage/video

Yevheniia Aleskerova
Horror movies recommendations

Hey everyone! Any horror lovers here? Looking for some good Halloween movie recs—let me know your favorites!

Maurice Vaughan

Hey, Yevheniia Aleskerova. Some of my favorites are A Nightmare on Elm Street, Get Out, and Cujo. Here’s a blog I wrote with more of my favorites if you want to check it out: www.stage32.com/blog/my-1...

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Yevheniia Aleskerova

Maurice Vaughan I absolutely love A Nightmare on Elm Street and Get Out! But I still haven’t seen Cujo — it’s hard because of the poor dog :(

The last two are new to me and sound like great choices....

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Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Yevheniia Aleskerova. Yeah, poor Cujo. :( Ghost Game and Don’t Move both have really unique concepts.

Yevheniia Aleskerova

Maurice Vaughan it’s my pleasure to watch something fresh <3

Maurice Vaughan

I like watching fresh stories, Yevheniia Aleskerova. A lot of people are hungry for fresh stories.

Pat Alexander
To craft the visual mood of ‘Disclaimer,’ Alfonso Cuarón turned to his ‘alchemist’

Cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki, Cuarón’s longtime friend and collaborator, was key to the creation of the director’s Apple TV+ miniseries that stars Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline.

(https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2024-10-11/disclaime...)...

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To craft the visual mood of 'Disclaimer,' Alfonso Cuarón turned to his 'alchemist'
To craft the visual mood of 'Disclaimer,' Alfonso Cuarón turned to his 'alchemist'
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2024-10-11/disclaimer-alfonso-cuaron-emmanuel-lubezki
Cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki, Cuarón's longtime friend and collaborator, was key to the creation of the director's Apple TV+ miniseries that stars Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline.
Ashley Renee Smith
10 Tools & Consumables That Every DP & Filmmaker Needs

In this great video from In Cepth Cine, he's breaking down 10 Tools & Consumables That Every DP & Filmmaker Needs.

What do you think community, have they left any out that deserve a mention? Something that you can't be without while on set?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMVkk7sH8AY...

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