Cinematography Techniques

Explore essential cinematography techniques through a comprehensive series of video lessons. Dive into lighting methods for achieving cinematic looks, analyze the styles of renowned directors like Roger Deakins and Michael Bay, and master the art of camera movement and shot composition. Learn about establishing shots, B-roll, and the intricacies of film production schedules. Gain insights from industry professionals on topics ranging from camera gear selection to practical lighting techniques. Examine case studies from iconic films, including "1917" and "The Dark Knight," to understand the visual storytelling approaches of top cinematographers. Discover how to create effective shot lists, choose the right lenses, and adapt to current film industry trends. Perfect for aspiring filmmakers and cinematography enthusiasts looking to elevate their visual storytelling skills.

Video Lighting Techniques — Nailing that Cinematic Look (with a Fill Light).
Roger Deakins Cinematography Style in 6 Steps.
How to Shoot a Michael Bay 360 Hero Shot [Michael Bay’s Directing Style Explained].
Establishing Shots — Setting a scene like Kubrick, Wes Anderson, and Michael Bay.
How Alfonso Cuaron Motivates Camera Movements — "Car Chase" Long Take (Children of Men).
What is B-Roll? How to Get Cinematic B-Roll for your Project.
7 Cinematography Lessons for Filmmakers.
How Paul Thomas Anderson Crafts a Cinematic Moment.
Professional Camera Gear: Buy or Rent?.
Film Industry Trends That Every Filmmaker Needs to Know (2020).
Film Production Schedule: How to Make a Shooting Schedule.
Shot List Example: How ShareGrid Creates a Music Video Shot List (2018).
Ultimate Guide to Camera Shots: Every Shot Size Explained [The Shot List, Ep 1].
Breaking Down the 1917 One-Shot — Roger Deakins Talks Camera, Lenses, Long Takes, and Cinematography.
Roger Deakins on "Learning to Light" — Cinematography Techniques Ep. 1.
Roger Deakins on "Film Lighting" Part 2 — Cinematography Techniques Ep. 2.
Roger Deakins and the Art of Practical Lighting — Cinematography Techniques Ep. 3.
Motivated Lighting Examples by Roger Deakins — Cinematography Techniques Ep. 4.
Roger Deakins on Location Scouting for Film — Cinematography Techniques Ep. 5.
Wally Pfister & Chris Nolan — Shooting Dark Knight, Inception, and More [Cinematography Techniques].
Roger Deakins on How to Choose a Camera Lens — Cinematography Techniques Ep. 8.
Bob Yeoman on Cinematic Lighting — The Lights, Cameras, and Lenses in Wes Anderson Movies.
Villeneuve & Deakins on Visual Storytelling using Lighting, Composition, and Framing.
What is Subjective Cinematography? DP Rodrigo Prieto on Working with Scorsese, Inarritu, & Ang Lee.
Cinematic Film Composition — Roger Deakins on Blocking, Staging & Composition in Cinematography.
No Time to Die Car Chase — DP Linus Sandgren on Location, Stunts & IMAX.
Visual Storytelling — Cinematography Techniques from Newton Thomas Sigel (Drive, Bohemian Rhapsody).