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should you learn still photography before learning cinematography?
Is it a tradition to learn basics of still photography to better understand lighting and composition before learning the techniques and principles involved with cinematography?
I haven’t studied either one. I might want to dabble a little in still photography, but I am mainly interested in film/video. If there is an advantage to studying photography in-depth, then I would be happy to do it. I might just do it anyway if I find it rewarding.
In case you’re curious, I have dabbled in graphic art and have a strong background in music, so I tend to feel at home in any creative media and arts activities.
It’s probably best to start in stills, but honestly, I never really learned photography before I went to film school and I picked up cinematography really quick. I’ve been a working cinematographer for about 4 years (mostly shorts and industrials) and teach cinematography part time- still don’t know a ton about still photography.
The main concepts in still photography that will help you are learning how to expose properly, the zone system, and good composition. Film work throws all sorts of new stuff at you, such as lighting for movement, rack focusing, camera movement, etc.
Good cinematography is all about the lighting, so study that. Study electricity and cables so you know how to light in a practical manner. And just get on set.
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Studio Lighting Techniques for Photography by Grey, Christopher Edition ILL, 0 $27.49 Taking the guesswork out of lighting, this invaluable examination provides tools and techniques from an accomplished expert. The most essential principles for photo shoots are presented through lengthy image sequences, considering different finishes for reflective surfaces, types of light sources, light modifiers, and even light placements. From creating fundamental looks to the effect of fine-tuning placement and setting, this detailed guidebook enables photographers to maximize productivity on any shoot. Concluding with the most effective solutions for solving lighting problems, this study is an excellent resource for both active professionals as well as intermediate to advanced students of photography. |
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New England Color: Field Techniques for Great Pictures, Streaming Video $31.99 Learn photography with master photographer Jim Zuckerman as he photographs New England in autumn. This area offers a variety of historic locations from the lighthouses of Maine to classic churches and cemeteries in Massachusetts. The fall foliage provides surprising splashes of color around every country road. In this photography video Jim shoots in a variety of lighting conditions, from sunrise to sunset, and is faced with the challenges every outdoor photographer encounters. |
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Photo Recipes Live (2): Behind the Scenes: Your Guide to Today’s Most Popular Lighting Techniques $21.85 Used – Kelby is back with Part 2 of “Photo Recipes Live”–full of even more great lighting and photo setups. Based the popular Photo Recipes chapters from his smash bestselling “Digital Photography Books,” Vols. 1-3, this two-hour video and companion 96-page booklet shows exactly how it’s all done, from scratch, without holding anything back. For any student of photography who has ever wondered how they do it, this amazing DVD/book combo shows how easy it all can be. |
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Photo Recipes Live (2): Behind the Scenes: Your Guide to Today’s Most Popular Lighting Techniques $27.27 Used – Kelby is back with Part 2 of “Photo Recipes Live”–full of even more great lighting and photo setups. Based the popular Photo Recipes chapters from his smash bestselling “Digital Photography Books,” Vols. 1-3, this two-hour video and companion 96-page booklet shows exactly how it’s all done, from scratch, without holding anything back. For any student of photography who has ever wondered how they do it, this amazing DVD/book combo shows how easy it all can be. |
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Photo Recipes Live (2): Behind the Scenes: Your Guide to Today’s Most Popular Lighting Techniques $21.85 New – Kelby is back with Part 2 of “Photo Recipes Live”–full of even more great lighting and photo setups. Based the popular Photo Recipes chapters from his smash bestselling “Digital Photography Books,” Vols. 1-3, this two-hour video and companion 96-page booklet shows exactly how it’s all done, from scratch, without holding anything back. For any student of photography who has ever wondered how they do it, this amazing DVD/book combo shows how easy it all can be. |
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Photo Recipes Live (2): Behind the Scenes: Your Guide to Today’s Most Popular Lighting Techniques [With DVD ROM] $38.24 Kelby is back with Part 2 of “Photo Recipes Live”–full of even more great lighting and photo setups. Based the popular Photo Recipes chapters from his smash bestselling “Digital Photography Books,” Vols. 1-3, this two-hour video and companion 96-page booklet shows exactly how it’s all done, from scratch, without holding anything back. For any student of photography who has ever wondered how they do it, this amazing DVD/book combo shows how easy it all can be. |
