From the course: Creating a Short Film: 07 Cinematography
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Improving your DP skills
From the course: Creating a Short Film: 07 Cinematography
Improving your DP skills
- So we've learned a ton in this course, but like any art, cinematography takes years of study and practice to become masterful. So in this movie, I wanted to share with you some ideas and resources that might help you take your skills even further. First and foremost, you need experience. You might start out just volunteering to be a part of a camera team as an assistant or as a grip. And when you work your way up to DP, shoot a variety of content in different conditions. Shoot comedy and drama and horror. Shoot bright, cheery, daylight interiors and dark, creepy, exteriors and everything in between. Just get experience working with other filmmakers so you can see things from other points of view. You know, a big part of being a DP, that isn't discussed very often, is the ability to get on board with someone else's vision. I'd also recommend that you learn how to edit video and try editing your own stuff. You'll get a better sense of how shots cut together and how editing is effected…
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Understanding exposure1m 31s
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Adjusting exposure with the aperture3m 29s
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Adjusting the shutter speed2m 45s
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Adjusting ISO1m 50s
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Exposing for the subject3m 46s
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Using a light meter1m 16s
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Evaluating a histogram1m 37s
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Choosing a frame rate1m 34s
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Shooting slow motion footage2m 40s
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The cinematography workflow5m 54s
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Understanding shot sizes5m 59s
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Using POV shots2m 10s
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Understanding the line2m 22s
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Crossing the line effectively4m 40s
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Creating dimension2m 44s
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Selecting the aspect ratio3m 33s
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Leading the eye4m 11s
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Cheating lights and talent1m 35s
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Mastering three point lighting6m 53s
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Deciding light motivation4m 2s
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Hard light vs. Soft light4m 27s
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Selecting a light temperature2m 7s
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Avoiding "sourcey" light2m 18s
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Using different types of light fixtures4m 32s
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Realism vs. Beauty3m 13s
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Using cinematography apps3m 5s
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Mastering cinematic lighting3m 47s
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Diffusing light4m 51s
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Blocking and bouncing light4m 51s
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Using scrims2m 3s
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Working with natural light4m 20s
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Shooting night scenes5m 20s
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Making magic with fog2m 56s
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Coloring light with gels4m 13s
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Using common grip equipment4m 7s
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Creating lens flares2m 19s
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Preventing lens flares1m 40s
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Practicing lighting etiquette2m 39s
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Where should you place lights?3m 43s
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Lighting from above1m 52s
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Lighting from below1m 49s
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Minimizing blemishes1m 49s
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Making light flattering1m 18s
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Using eye lights3m 10s
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Making a silhouette1m 38s
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Creating the film noir look2m 34s
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Lighting dialog scenes2m 3s
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Tilting and panning the camera1m 51s
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Moving the camera6m 24s
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Using a slider1m 39s
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Adding emotion with camera moves3m 13s
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Adding visual interest with camera moves2m 25s
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Directing virtual camera moves in post2m 12s
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Shooting the opening title sequence3m 15s
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Responsibilities of the DP2m 29s
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Knowing the script1m 30s
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Scouting locations2m 26s
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Getting coverage4m 6s
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Gear: Renting vs. Buying2m 20s
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Working with the crew3m 47s
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Choosing the recording format3m 39s
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Perfecting the shot vs. Fixing it in post1m 44s
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Stealing shots2m 33s
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Shooting visual effects4m 48s
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