Cinematography Techniques
The art of cinematography is more than using the camera, lights and other tools to their best abilities, the art also includes knowing how to tell that story well.During a casual philosophical discussion, someone once asked of me, "What are the things you need in order to make you feel like you're week was complete?" I thought about it for a minute, and then listed a few things that came to mind. You know, the usual things you'd envision most people would say. At the end, though, I found myself suddenly saying, "...and to hear, see or read something new that makes me think, and imagine, and feel. I need a good, entertaining story." I was in film school at the time, so my answer was probably influenced by the teachings therein, but I was actually quite shocked that I had said it. To this day, I firmly believe that a quality story or new take on an old one is a very important... nay, essential part of my life. I need a new tale often or I feel like I've missed something. Luckily for me, there are a lot of people with stories to…
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