What do you imagine when you hear “wildlife cinematography”? A lonely DP hiding in the bushes for days, hoping to get a close-up shot of a rare animal? A run-and-gun video shoot where the cameras are always rolling and what they capture is left to a lucky chance? Well, not quite. Although filmmakers working in this area know how to be spontaneous, there is a lot of preparation and technique behind their visuals. Our freshly launched MZed course on wildlife cinematography covers a great variety of theories and practical tips on this topic. You can watch it now completely free of charge! This 4+ hour course covers a 4-day workshop held by the ASC cinematographers Paul Atkins, ASC and Stephen Lighthill, ASC as they unveil the wildlife filmmaking techniques used during the “Cinematography Lab” class as part of the Jackson Wild Film Festival in Austria in the fall of 2022. Together with the international attendees, they go out into nature and look for stories, sharing the experience and providing a lot of useful advice on the way. Below, you will get a sneak peek of what you can learn from the masters. Watch the complete ASC Wildlife Filmmaking Course on MZed.com for free. Course on wildlife cinematography – meet your instructors Paul Atkins, ASC is a cinematographer specializing in natural history films. You’ve undoubtedly seen his work. Through his filming, he’s captured wildlife and cultures for National Geographic, Disney, and the BBC, including David Attenborough’s documentary features and series. At...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 11 August, 2023