Shot Craft Blog
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The Talking Head: Shooting Interviews
The “talking head” interview tasks the cinematographer with balancing proper modeling of the face while maintaining the project’s overall tone and style.
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Shot Craft: Anatomy of a Scene — Loki
We take a detailed look at the show’s three-minute continuous sequence in the episode “Lamentis.”
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Shot Craft: Large-Format Cinematography — A Close-Up
Shooting “large format” is one of the most popular current trends in cinematography. It’s a hot option for filmmakers, but there are quite a few misconceptions about LF and its usage.
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Shot Craft: Follow the Sun
Cinematographers working in independent film must learn to make the most of limitations — limited funds, limited time, limited gear and limited crew — in order to realize the director’s vision.
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Shot Craft: Specified Lens Tests
Looking at more specified testing techniques that examine particular characteristics of a given lens.
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Shot Craft: The Art of the Ad
“On commercials, I get the chance to cut my teeth on different tools and techniques in a short period of time.” Leading cinematographers discuss their short-form work.
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Shot Craft: The Generic Lens Test
Testing of this kind — which is adaptable to many different types of equipment — is part of how you build your mental Rolodex of tools.
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Shot Craft: Analyzing a Script
Many cinematographers will testify that they try not to visualize the script on the first read. Instead, they will distill the script to the essence or heart of the story.
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