Cinematography (DOP)
- Analyzing the screenplay, characters, and story structure and deciding on a visual approach with the director.
- Conducting research regarding available locations, props, sun position, and weather conditions at the prospective film sites.
- Selecting and sourcing required equipment, tools, and crew members.
- Visiting locations and taking a series of test shots before deciding on the angles, filers, film stock, framing, equipment, lighting, and techniques that will be used to create the desired atmosphere of the film.
- Approving costumes, make-up, and hair, as well as the color and textures used on set.
- Training crew to safely use new and modified equipment.
- Attending cast rehearsals and providing advice where appropriate. -Excellent camera skills, and knowledge of lighting, lens, exposure, and film stock types -Excellent knowledge of digital editing and compression technologies, video codecs and file formats
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