Cinematography

Filmmaking element.

Why “Day for Night” Is So Hard to Pull Off

Lights out! I mean on! Wait, uh — Read More

How Filmmakers Make Cameras Disappear in Mirror Shots

Mirror, mirror on the wall ... why don't you reflect the movie camera that is obviously pointed at you? Read More

A Beginner’s Guide to Low Light Cinematography

It's lights out for some cinematographers. No. Literally. Read More

A Beginner’s Guide to the Cinematography of Darius Khondji

When the likes of David Fincher, James Gray, and Bong Joon Ho want to work with you ... you're doing… Read More

Why a Filmmaker Might Choose to Flip a Shot

To flip, or not to flip? That is the question. Read More