Cinematographer
Cinematographer
A cinematographer’s portfolio will be focused on the production stage more than most other roles. Since the responsibilities of the cinematographer involve the creation of the image—both in terms of camera angle and movement—and lighting, much of the cinematographer’s work will take place during the shoot. Evidence for the role of cinematographer in this assessment task might involve (but is not limited to) the following:
A cinematographer’s portfolio will be focused on the production stage more than most other roles. Since the responsibilities of the cinematographer involve the creation of the image—both in terms of camera angle and movement—and lighting, much of the cinematographer’s work will take place during the shoot. Evidence for the role of cinematographer in this assessment task might involve (but is not limited to) the following:
Pre-production
• Test shoots using different focal lengths, camera placement, and so on • Lighting tests in the actual locations • Checklist of equipment for the shoot • Evidence of collaboration with the director to negotiate how mise en scène, locations and lighting will be handled • Documented workflow showing your set-up sequence • Map of each location showing camera placement/camera movement • Notations on storyboards • Map of each location showing lighting • Map of each location showing character blocking/movement |
Production
• Evidence of camera preparation, movement, angles, shot design (the main focus of this role) • Description of choices made when selecting shot types with justifications • Evidence of how lighting design was used to create mood, atmosphere, and perhaps even genre • Evidence of consultation with the editor about the coverage needs for the film • Evidence of alternative shots and why you chose the one used in the final film • Identification of problems encountered during shooting and how you solved them • An evaluation of your camerawork and lighting on an artistic level as well as technical level • Identification of influences from films you have seen— name the cinematographer |
Post-production
• Evidence of continued contribution with director and editor through advice, assistance and any scheduled re-shoots as a result of the editing process • Consideration of how your film could have been improved (without blaming equipment or other people involved) |
Inspiration
Tasks and Activities
Roundtable Discussion - Cinematography
https://vimeo.com/155986347
RoundTable discussion - Cinematography (working with Gaffa)
https://vimeo.com/163932261
On Location with Steph Greegor Olsky (Camera / techniques) (Framelines)
https://vimeo.com/199422590
On Set With - the Camera Department (framelines)
http://framelines.tv/modules/news/article.php?storyid=84
Roundtable Discussion - Cinematography
https://vimeo.com/155986347
RoundTable discussion - Cinematography (working with Gaffa)
https://vimeo.com/163932261
On Location with Steph Greegor Olsky (Camera / techniques) (Framelines)
https://vimeo.com/199422590
On Set With - the Camera Department (framelines)
http://framelines.tv/modules/news/article.php?storyid=84
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