August 2019
Shot CraftLens Test: The Deakinizers
Jay Holben and cinematographer Kaity Williams test Otto Nemenz International's Deakinizer optics, which evoke the feeling of early still-photo portraiture lenses.
Jay Holben
June 2019
Shot CraftPro Perspective: Ian S. Takahashi — Taking the Plunge
What happens when a story takes us underwater? How many of us have the first clue how to photograph action that takes place in such a radically different environment?
June 2019
Shot CraftDeep Focus: Diopters
Understanding the use of these close-up lens attachments that can bring us extremely close to a subject or carry focus between planes.
April 2019
Shot CraftCar Talk — Employing Reflections in Lighting Automobiles
Bill Bennett, ASC offers tips and tricks for making the most of specular highlights while shooting automotive spots.
April 2019
Shot CraftUsing Specular Reflections
Take a look at magazine advertisements for cars, jewelry, drinks, silverware, even electronics, and you’ll notice that they employ specular highlights to show off the products’ “beauty.”
April 2019
Shot CraftUnderstanding Polarizing Filters
The effects of these special filters cannot be easily mimicked with digital tricks, making the understanding of their use important for every creative cinematographer.
March 2019
Shot CraftThe Ins and Outs of 2nd Unit
Second-unit crewmembers are among the unsung heroes of production.
February 2019
Shot CraftFresh Perspectives
Keeping a long-running TV series looking fresh is a constant challenge for cinematographers working season-to-season.
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