Shot Craft Blog
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Shot Craft: Moiré and the Fashion of Harry Nyquist
What happens when we try to photograph a pattern that exceeds what a camera system can reproduce? What if we violate the Nyquist limit of the system?
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The Talking Head: Shooting Interviews
The “talking head” interview tasks the cinematographer with balancing proper modeling of the face while maintaining the project’s overall tone and style.
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Shot Craft: Anatomy of a Scene — Loki
We take a detailed look at the show’s three-minute continuous sequence in the episode “Lamentis.”
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Shot Craft: Large-Format Cinematography — A Close-Up
Shooting “large format” is one of the most popular current trends in cinematography. It’s a hot option for filmmakers, but there are quite a few misconceptions about LF and its usage.
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Shot Craft: Follow the Sun
Cinematographers working in independent film must learn to make the most of limitations — limited funds, limited time, limited gear and limited crew — in order to realize the director’s vision.
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Shot Craft: Specified Lens Tests
Looking at more specified testing techniques that examine particular characteristics of a given lens.
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Shot Craft: The Art of the Ad
“On commercials, I get the chance to cut my teeth on different tools and techniques in a short period of time.” Leading cinematographers discuss their short-form work.
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Shot Craft: The Generic Lens Test
Testing of this kind — which is adaptable to many different types of equipment — is part of how you build your mental Rolodex of tools.
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