Shooting a documentary can be unpredictable, but there are three things you can always control. Documentaries have the power to move audiences, no matter where you are in the world. What is unique about a documentary is its ability to be cinematic while still capturing the soul of its subject in a pure and raw form. Digital cameras are smaller and cheaper now with camera sensors that provide better quality. It is now possible for documentary filmmakers to shoot in ways that were once impossible, allowing for documentary cinematographers to create images with solid visual coherence. The form is often uncontrollable, which makes filming a cinematic documentary a challenge at times. Although there are challenges, the cinematographer needs to make a plan on how to shoot before pressing the record button. The goal of the cinematographer is to capture the mood that supports the story. In Depth Cine believes that it is important to establish three practical elements—framing, lighting, and camera movement—to simplify the visual decision making. Check out their full-length video here. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 25 August, 2021