Recently, I discovered in a fstoppers article the outstanding work of the photographer Michael Paul Smith. You can see a great selection of his photos on his flickr account. One of his passions is bringing to life Elgin Park – an idyllic American town of the mid-20th century. Continue reading Doing It Old School – Forced Perspective and Miniature Models
Category Archives: Cinematography
Forbes’ Insightful interview with DP of “Breaking Bad” Michael Slovis
As you are probably aware, the AMC series “Breaking Bad” has come to an end. Continue reading Forbes’ Insightful interview with DP of “Breaking Bad” Michael Slovis
Short film “Killing Love” & Tutorials
I have published on YouTube my newest short film. It is a story about a couple in love. He is jealous and has a short fuse, while she is beautiful and wild (or just maybe crazy). Together they are like modern day Bonnie and Clyde… a dangerous combination. Where will their blind love lead them? Continue reading Short film “Killing Love” & Tutorials
Make Your Shots Cinematic: Shot Design Revisited
In this tutorial I revisit the crucial concept of shot design, which I discussed at length in my very first tutorial. As I said then, cinematography is not so much about the camera you use, but how you design your shots. Continue reading Make Your Shots Cinematic: Shot Design Revisited
How to Shoot a Dialogue Scene: Angles, Framing & the Rule of Thirds
Avoid the most common mistakes when setting up a two-person dialogue scene. Learn all about the proper framing, camera angles and the rule of thirds. Continue reading How to Shoot a Dialogue Scene: Angles, Framing & the Rule of Thirds
Understanding and Controlling the Depth of Field
In this tutorial I explain what is the depth of field and how you can control it. Also, I break the old myth that a larger image sensor in your camera equals a smaller depth of field. Continue reading Understanding and Controlling the Depth of Field
New Tutorial: Basic Framing & Angles
I got a new tutorial up on my youtube channel where I talk about the basics of shot framing and angles. Continue reading New Tutorial: Basic Framing & Angles
DINNER DATE – SHORT FILM SCHOOL
How to Get the Perfect Exposure
I uploaded a new tutorial online. In this one I show you step by step how I go about getting the right exposure when shooting with digital cameras – especially using DSLRs. Continue reading How to Get the Perfect Exposure
How to Light a Romantic Film Scene
See how I setup a a romantic restaurant scene in my short comedy “Dinner Date”; plus see how I fix and save a whole scene just by re-designing a single shot. Continue reading How to Light a Romantic Film Scene