-In this digital era, are you still using as much Optical Filters ? Or do you prefer to mimic that in post ? Also to avoid optical problem (double image, reflection...) -are you first approaching a script with composition or lighting in mind ? What comes first in your réflexion ? Do you think FF or more (Alexa 65...) will become the new norm ? Is it already the case ? Almost every movie for best cinematography in the Oscars were FF or bigger. Many Thanks !
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Have you developed a philosophy / artistic statement around your cinematography practice? If so, what is it?
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How did you get jobs in the early days of your carrer? Did you bribe someone, talk the directors ear off in a pub, or did you just say „hey, look at the last project I shot, isnt it a beauty?“ Second question: What do you think is the main reason production companys & directors hire you? I know that its always about „the package“: good guy, good images, fast pace. But I am trying to find out the main ingredient people look for. - is it about the images you create? - do they now, that you can run a set very efficently? And this is what they care the most about - or is it more about beeing a nice human beeing? Thanks a lot!
5 years ago | 8
Things are coming full circle; if not currently doing so, would anyone go back to using exclusively tungsten lighting, such as other top DP's have done?
5 years ago | 6
Thanks Cooke! I've got heaps of questions for these guys so this is a treat: - Do you think of yourselves as artists, or as guns-for-hire? - Now that you've figured out what gets you hired, are you afraid to experiment? - Some directors are known for being "visual", how is working with a non-"visual" director different (or the same)? More freedom/more challenge? - Leading colourists and technical masters like Steve Yedlin are able to replicate qualities of film in digital footage with great accuracy. Is this still the goal when the Oscar, Bafta, and Cameraimage awards for cinematography have gone to digital movies over celluloid nominations?
5 years ago (edited) | 3
What do you do to keep learning as a cinematographer? Where do you get inspiration from? Thanks!
5 years ago | 3
1) What is the relationship between the gaffer and the cinematographer? 2)how do you choose a focal length for particular scenes. Any tips on this process? I find this to be the most difficult part of being a cinematographer. 3) how can a cinematographer work on higher budget work without being a part of the union ?
5 years ago | 1
What films influenced your own work as cinematographers and how often do you find influence in other works, such as TV, photography or paintings?
5 years ago | 1
1. Do You like working with storyboards? 2. Would you like to write or direct your own movies or cinematography is all you want to do? 3. Some gear recommendations for very low budget filmmakers.
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Do you find it more beneficial to go off of storyboards for visual composition, or is it better to speak with the director at length to get a feel for their vision? (physical representation of images vs conceptualized framework of same vision...)
5 years ago | 2
Thinking about my students are making their first short film, in regards to cinematography, lighting, what would you *not* spend time on?
5 years ago | 1
What made you want to be a cinematographer? Why do you think you’ve been so successful?
5 years ago | 1
What makes the better image? The best glass/lenses with amateur/quick setup of lighting OR consumer/cheap lenses with incredible/copious amounts of time and well-crafted lighting?
5 years ago (edited) | 1
what advices would they give to their younger selfs as starting cinematographers
5 years ago | 1
Where do you draw the line between the business end of your job and the art form ? And Some DP’s stick to a certain approach or belief when it comes to style or look of a film, but what would you say is your most common “brush stroke” if you will, that you keep coming back to no matter the genre of the film itself ?
5 years ago | 1
Would you say composition is becoming too tight / polished? Looking at Wes Anderson's work, sometimes I feel as though the human / natural element of film is lost when everything is that perfectly framed.
5 years ago | 2
I feel as if the drama world is very niche where everyone kind of uses the same people. What would you say is the best way in to being a camera trainee in the drama?
5 years ago | 1
What lighting set up or lens choice can you never go wrong with in any situation? Also, what one thing did you start doing that totally changed your craft? (sort of like an aha! moment) Lastly, how can you work with or against the sun in a way that is efficient and cost effective?
5 years ago (edited) | 0
Cooke Optics
Cooke Optics TV wants your questions! This weekend, we are filming an exclusive round table interview with some of the biggest cinematographers: Ben Smithard, Christopher Ross, Gavin Finney, James Friend and Phil Meheux. What questions would you like to ask them? Please submit them in this post - we will select and ask them on Sunday.
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