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Let me explain the difference between a Cinematographer and a Videographer to you like a ten year old😂 Okay, imagine you and your friend are making a video🎦 Videographer: You are the videographer when your goal is to record what's happening. Your primary focus as a videographer is to capture clear and concise footage. Cinematographer: You're the cinematographer when you want to make a movie. As a cinematographer, you think about how the light looks, if the camera should move, maybe you even use special colors to make the video feel happy or scary. It's more like being a movie director, but with a focus on how everything looks

Let me explain the difference between a Cinematographer and a Videographer to you like a ten year old😂 Okay, imagine you and your friend are making a video🎦 Videographer: You are the videographer when your goal is to record what's happening. Your primary focus as a videographer is to capture clear and concise footage. Cinematographer: You're the cinematographer when you want to make a movie. As a cinematographer, you think about how the light looks, if the camera should move, maybe you even use special colors to make the video feel happy or scary. It's more like being a movie director, but with a focus on how everything looks

What does a cinematographer do? I don’t often share my thoughts on broad topics but I feel this is a misunderstood question. Recently I have been getting a fair few questions from people at earlier stages in their careers about what steps they can do to progress. I am always trying to learn and grow myself but wanted to share a few things that could help people at that earlier stage or would have helped me at a similar time. One big shift I started making was focusing less on the creative and more on the business side. This may sound counter intuitive as a DP your job is fundamentally a creative one (to create the image) however it is still a full time job, and is something I didn’t treat it as. This simply started with asking myself questions like… “Why would someone hire me?” “Why do people hire a DOP” “What can I be learning/doing to get hired more” Ultimately yes knowing the craft is essential, but you can have all the knowledge you need, and if no one knows about you or your work then it will be in vain. One of my biggest take aways is to find your style, make it super clear and specific what that style is, and be sure to market it in a way other people can see that style for their projects. So when the time comes and they have hired you it’s because they are after that style and you know with confidence how to achieve that look. That’s your job as a cinematographer. On a final note I can’t recommend enough Patrick O’Sullivan and his video on “What is the Job of a Cinematographer?” Which is what sparked this post! Hope this helps. https://lnkd.in/epC_3_mK

How many camera assistants does it take to screw in a light bulb? Five — one to do it and four to tell you how they did it on the last job. Welcome to the world of filmmaking... There is no set science. Obviously, there are specific techniques that can only be done in a certain way, but even then, there is generally more than one approach to action the end result. That's what I love about filmmaking. Imagine this scenario: three talented cameramen, each handed the same script. What unfolds next is pure magic. Despite starting from the same blueprint, each of them brings forth a unique perspective, weaving their individual flair into the fabric of the narrative. What's truly remarkable is witnessing how different approaches can birth entirely distinct cinematic experiences. It's a testament to the power of creativity and the endless possibilities it offers. Whether it's through innovative framing, nuanced lighting, or daring angles, every choice made by a filmmaker leaves an indelible mark on the final product. In a world where conformity often reigns supreme, filmmaking stands as a beacon of individuality and expression. It reminds us that there's celebrating the unique visions that each of us brings to the table. So that's why I love filmmaking - it allows us to be storytellers who dare to defy convention and chart our own course. #dsproductions #filmmaking #jobsatisfaction

The image recorded inside of a video camera isn't designed to be seen by anyone. So if you're ever working with a filmmaker or videographer and they say they need to "colour" or "grade" the footage, this is why. #videoproduction #videomarketing #contentmarketing

I'm a videographer, and what matters to me most is the story, not just fancy camera shots. I'm passionate about telling stories that inspire people to take action, which is why I adore making documentaries. My goal is to share one-of-a-kind tales. I recently began a series of short story productions. In these short videos, I shine a spotlight on individuals and their exceptional stories. Today, I'm filming one of the first ones with my friend Serge, and I can't wait for you to see the final result. #videography #documentaryfilms #videomarketing #videocontent #switzerland

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Sometimes I work as a Cinematographer, sometimes I work as a Video Editor, other times as a Director, a Gaffer, a Producer, and sometimes, as a Technical producer / Supervisor. On this job, I worked as an Assistant Director. I have met some filmmaking wannabes who are only interested in handling the camera alone and do not want to have anything to do with lights or do not want to work as a clapper. And when I ask why, they say they are destined to be a Cinematographer or a Director. Little do they know that these things go hand in hand. The first part of being a Cinematographer has nothing to do with holding a camera but rather, understanding how light works, and then you advance to other things related to physics, etc. The basic truth is that any job you do on set adds to the knowledge of your major, to put in other words "every on-set experience enhances expertise". So being a runner or a best boy on set is just a learning curve if you are keen on learning. I am still learning and will continue to learn till God knows when. Cheers 🥂 to a new week Directed by Jan Du Toit Produced by Nneka Ajereh #filmaking #videoediting #producer #cinematographer #gaffer #videoeditor #director