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How Cinematography can make or break a film.

posted 9 years ago by StrontiumAE
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Cinematography 101, a very very basic intro for those who don't make films.

http://www.1971-reviewae.com/2015/11/how-cinematography-can-make-or-break.html

[–] mikekuhlman-415-393642 8 years ago

Indeed. While film is partly narrative, and the play's the thing, a good film starts with a good script, film is partly visual too, and quality cinematography, or lack thereof, makes a difference too. Thanks for sharing.

[–] randall-paul 8 years ago

Agree The visual interpretation of the DOP for me is essential. The working relationship between director and cinematographer has to be strong.

Randall Paul (l)

[–] pconley22 8 years ago

Halloween is a great example of cinematography making a film.

John Carpenter and Dean Cundy were a visual dream team.