Perhaps a recycled topic. But I thought just the basic essentials of cinematography. Like things that are always a must, regardless of script, budget,etc.
Im sure we all have something to contribute. I posted this on another site and thought it was decent advice.
Combintion of artist and scientist. I dare say the science of it is more important. At least when beginning. Some may disagree. I wouldnt concern myself with stlye at all until a solid understanding of the science.
For example, many of the DPs heroics arent so much their style, but their ability to match a complex shot that was done months or even years ago. Like maybe the shot was orignially done during the summer at dusk in Africa. Now you have to match perfectly and its now winter at noon, or maybe even midnight in Texas.
<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ December 10, 2003 09:58 AM: Message edited by: GREATwarEAGLE ]</font>
