![]() Keep this in mind when picking your color and lighting. In fact, Roger Deakins says that great lighting begins with the script. The way you light a scene greatly effects how the audience reacts to that scene. Image: Fantastic lighting from No Country For Old Men via IMDb You are going to be on a film for a long time. It is really important to choose which projects you are going to work on carefully. ![]() But usually I’m drawn to scripts that are about characters, I don’t have a love of doing action movies. I’m picky about the sort of material I want to work with, always have been. Be selective with any project you latch on to, because as Roger Deakin mentions in this article from the BBC, you’re going to be on this project for a long time. Make sure it’s something that you believe in. Learn to Be Selectiveīefore you begin a new project, make sure this project is actually something you want to take on. We believe these useful tips will aid you as you embark on your career or your next production. We’ve pulled a few of our favorite cinematography tips straight from the cinema master’s mouth. Cinematographers from around the world flock to his site hoping to learn more about their craft. He does most of this through his website forum where he answers questions and give tips, tricks, and general advice. Luckily for us, Deakins loves connecting with other cinematographers and giving advice whenever he can. Image: Production Location for Skyfall, via Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. If for some reason you’re unsure of his legacy, Roger Deakins has earned 12 Oscar nominations for his work on such films as Shawshank Redemption, A Beautiful Mind, Skyfall, and almost every Coen Brothers film since Barton Fink. We recently highlighted the master cinematographer when we covered the ins and outs of framing a medium shot. Most film and video pros are familiar with Roger Deakins. Learn from a true master with these top 10 tips. Award-winning cinematographer Roger Deakins shares his insight, wisdom, and experience.
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