CINEMATOGRAPHER

Follow these cinematographer tutorials to learn all about cinematographer with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Slate a film, read a line script and keep a shot log, Use a light meter to properly light a digital film, and Build a steadycam for small hybrid digital cameras.

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How to slate a film, read a line script and keep a shot log

Slate a film, read a line script and keep a shot log

If you have ever wondered about the functionality of slating during a ...more

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How to use a light meter to properly light a digital film

Use a light meter to properly light a digital film

A light meter can prove to be an invaluable tool on any film set ...more

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How to build a steadycam for small hybrid digital cameras

Build a steadycam for small hybrid digital cameras

Need to shoot a film for class and realized you don't have a Fisher ...more

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How to use the frequent controls on your digital video camera

Use the frequent controls on your digital video camera

Need help figuring out your digital video camera? Well, see how to ...more

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How to build a homemade Fig Rig video camera stabilizer

Build a homemade Fig Rig video camera stabilizer

If you're a cinematographer, director, or just plain old film buff ...more

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How to do a dolly zoom in-camera effect shot, Sam Raimi style

Do a dolly zoom in-camera effect shot, Sam Raimi style

Mike from the SubStream's "Film Lab" ...more

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How to do traveling shots for film and television

Do traveling shots for film and television

Mike from the SubStream's "Film Lab" have some tips regarding a few camera trick shots, specifically ...more

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How to use exposure latitude for digital filmmaking effects

Use exposure latitude for digital filmmaking effects

Rajo from the SubStream's "Film Lab" has ...more

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How to use light reflectors to improve shots in filmmaking

Use light reflectors to improve shots in filmmaking

Mike and Rajo from the SubStream's "Film ...more

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How to use zoom and dolly effects in your film

Use zoom and dolly effects in your film

Filmmakers beware... or more importantly, cinematographers beware... boring setups and unpleasing camera tricks can ruin a movie. Check out ...more

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How to wear the right gloves for shooting in winter cold

Wear the right gloves for shooting in winter cold

Award-winning director Michael Brown talks about what sorts of gloves ...more

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Mountain Dew is the answer. Inventor Paul Patone has devised a mechanism that converts soda into actual usable fuel. "It’s called the Geet Sytstem. Basically, it’s a fuel booster system that can ...

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Yum, geekdom fun. A Jar Jar salad. Wonderfully silly How-To from Only Knives: "A side dish from the Dark Side: Sculpt Jar Jar Binks out of a root vegetable." You'll need some serious ...

Sculpt Melted Cassette Tape Puddles Into Skulls

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This Dude Builds Glaciers. Here's How.

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DIY Contortionist-Cycle

Finally, a well designed solution to studio-style living. The Contortionist bicycle. London-native Dominic Hargreaves, unhappy with the available options, designed this folding bike himself (true DIY ...

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