When I grow up I will definitely be a cinematographer. The seniors at our school got me to be their cinematographer for the movie they're making, so it's encouraging to know there's people that believe in me. This channel really helps me too!
When I took a filmmaking class in college as an elective, the professor yelled at me when my short was one long take. He said "This is theater, not film" and he roared about how there is nothing different between what I did and seeing someone on stage, and he went on to talk about how film is piecing together shots. I was young so I didn't know that ANY professor in any subject is just one person with one opinion (that is probably argued against by his peers). That angry professor was not a skilled teacher, but he did make me go on on a process of learning-by-failing, which was beneficial.
@@filmcourage This is why I loved Andy's interview. He made important points. I also remember editing from VHS deck to VHS deck, which made me appreciate editing software later in life. I am proud of having stuck with video even after suffered under a sadistic professor's tutelage, even though it was only a hobby for many years. My first feature, which was a practice movie for me, was picked up for distribution immediately, which I attribute to the years I spent discovering what works and what fails.
Would you say that professor played a part in showing a way to expand story telling by making his claim that of film not theater? Or was he narrow minded that led to you forming your own thoughts that expanded your views of story telling?
Those are kind words Sam. We appreciate it. We see so many great channels here on TH-cam. Wonderful that you find so much value here. Our best to you and everything you create!
I find the more I have thought upfront about the theme of the scene (its visual, unspoken, depth) the better informed I am when making cinematographic decisions. The design space is way too huge for more than just a handful of variations. In short, you cannot edit footage you missed because you didn't know what to shoot. Patience, to ponder sufficiently in advance, is key to capturing the story you wish to tell.
I have some friends who were camera assistants in the age of film. It really was incredibly different. In the winter they would have to set up warming tents at regular intervals in between the set and the camera truck, so that the film would not freeze and snap on the journey to the truck. Plus constant fear that you would accidentally expose a mag to light! It's pretty crazy how much things have changed and how accessible this stuff can be nowadays. Anyway love the channel, this was a great video as always!
When he talked about the cuts...I felt that...Older movies have long drawn dialogue that I am a fan of....today its cut here cut there...next scene next scene...toooooo fasttttt paceeeeeee.....to me, even its bad dialogue I like getting a feel for the characters personality
I'm trying to go to sleep, I'm from Spain, but these uploads are really good and are keeping me awake
Thanks Andy, hope you still get some good rest!
The best channel on TH-cam for gaining knowledge and inspiration for film making. I often get kept a wake at night watching them too!
@@filmcourage Andy is still awake
When I grow up I will definitely be a cinematographer. The seniors at our school got me to be their cinematographer for the movie they're making, so it's encouraging to know there's people that believe in me. This channel really helps me too!
There are extremely few jobs for cinematographers and only the best get hired.
Keep at it. Check out the documentary called Visions Of Light. 👍
That's why 1917 is such an intense experience because we weren't " let off the hook" with cuts in the editing room. Great interview film courage!
Thanks Kaleb, we really like that part of the interview. It's hard to put into practice but very effective if you can pull it off.
When I took a filmmaking class in college as an elective, the professor yelled at me when my short was one long take. He said "This is theater, not film" and he roared about how there is nothing different between what I did and seeing someone on stage, and he went on to talk about how film is piecing together shots. I was young so I didn't know that ANY professor in any subject is just one person with one opinion (that is probably argued against by his peers). That angry professor was not a skilled teacher, but he did make me go on on a process of learning-by-failing, which was beneficial.
Thanks for sharing Bill. We love that you kept forward with your journey and your process. Many people would stop. Cheers to you.
@@filmcourage This is why I loved Andy's interview. He made important points. I also remember editing from VHS deck to VHS deck, which made me appreciate editing software later in life. I am proud of having stuck with video even after suffered under a sadistic professor's tutelage, even though it was only a hobby for many years. My first feature, which was a practice movie for me, was picked up for distribution immediately, which I attribute to the years I spent discovering what works and what fails.
Todays generations are getting soft and seem to want everybody to be polite.
Would you say that professor played a part in showing a way to expand story telling by making his claim that of film not theater? Or was he narrow minded that led to you forming your own thoughts that expanded your views of story telling?
I can’t think of a better channel if you do anything with the arts.
Many thanks.
Those are kind words Sam. We appreciate it. We see so many great channels here on TH-cam. Wonderful that you find so much value here. Our best to you and everything you create!
I find the more I have thought upfront about the theme of the scene (its visual, unspoken, depth) the better informed I am when making cinematographic decisions. The design space is way too huge for more than just a handful of variations. In short, you cannot edit footage you missed because you didn't know what to shoot. Patience, to ponder sufficiently in advance, is key to capturing the story you wish to tell.
I have some friends who were camera assistants in the age of film. It really was incredibly different. In the winter they would have to set up warming tents at regular intervals in between the set and the camera truck, so that the film would not freeze and snap on the journey to the truck. Plus constant fear that you would accidentally expose a mag to light! It's pretty crazy how much things have changed and how accessible this stuff can be nowadays. Anyway love the channel, this was a great video as always!
What other tips do you have on learning cinematography right now?
The youtube channels Wandering DP and Spenser Sakurai. And applying their theory by experimenting. See later what doesn’t work. And try again.
We're doing this in my film class. Experimenting with our tripods. Practice make perfect. Thanks for the video.❤❤👏
Nice practice makes perfect ! Just gotta be consistent ! And you will see the results
@@jv8studios yes thank you for the tip. I'll definitely keep that in mine whenever I'm procrastinating.
Great advice there about the cuts! 🙏 Thank you.
This is... so true! Thats how i started. Little experiments with my phone.
That’s awesome! How is it going now? You must be progressing a lot! 💯🔥
Great content! Thank you 🙏😊
Thanks Anna!
@@filmcourage thank you for sharing it’s inspirational for real !
Oh my! Thank you so much for this channel.
Glad to see you find some value here Darwin!
When he talked about the cuts...I felt that...Older movies have long drawn dialogue that I am a fan of....today its cut here cut there...next scene next scene...toooooo fasttttt paceeeeeee.....to me, even its bad dialogue I like getting a feel for the characters personality
Awesomeness 🤌🏼🫶🏼
Once again, an Awesome video.
Good info
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I would loved if there was some brolll....