CINEMATOGRAPHER How-To Videos & Articles

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

You'll also find several great film & theater tutorials in the Film & Theater category.

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 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" have some tips regarding a few ...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 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 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... traveling shots. Learn how to ...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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How to use exposure latitude for digital filmmaking effects

Use exposure latitude for digital filmmaking effects

Rajo from the SubStream's "Film Lab" has some tips regarding a few ...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 Lab" have some tips regarding ...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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Holiday HowTo: Charlie Brown Christmas Tree

Ah, memories. Nothin' like Charlie Brown Christmas to stir up warm and fuzzy holiday nostalgia. The lesson of Charlie Brown's Christmas tree: Do-It-Yourself. Straight from the lips of lovable Charlie ...

Lady Gaga Goes Uke

Here we are again. This time, however, it's not Britney Spears that's being uke-d, but the delightfully infamous Lady Gaga. The wicked (we-can't-help-but-look-watch-listen) Lady Gaga. The ukulele ...

HowTo: Photograph a Speeding Bullet

In light of our recent post, Art Borne From the Barrel of a Gun, here's a thorough guide to building your own bullet capture system via robotics site Glacial Wanderer. Says Hack a Day: "A pair of ...

Soba Noodle Champion Slurps 399 Bowls in 10 Minutes

Eat your heart out, Joey Chestnut. There's a new super-speed-eater in town, and she means business. 45-year-old Hatsuyo Sugawara downed an incredible number of 399 bowls of soba noodles in just ten ...

High Fashion Invisible Shoes

Fashion designer Andreia Chaves of São Paulo has created some optically stunning, "invisible" shoes. Constructed with mirrors, the shoes blend into their environment, chameleon-style ...

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