CINEMATOGRAPHER How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these cinematographer tutorials to learn all about cinematographer with WonderHowTo's collection of free how to videos, 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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New Super Hybrid Kicks Tesla Motors' Butt

Capstone's CMT-380 stealth looking prototype can hit 150mph, compared to Tesla's 125. Tesla better step it up. Says Engadget: "Rather than mixing batteries and a conventional engine, this whip ...

Super Robot Has Powers of Levitation

This robot hasn't levitated any humans yet (especially not pictured Days of Our Lives star Deidre Hall), but it looks like the sky may be the limit with the Robo-Air Jet System. Developed by Aaron ...

Smoke Bombs Make Beautiful Art

What is it about the infamous colored smoke bomb that is so deeply satisfying, so beautiful? Well, first there's an explosion (always fun), which then yields beautiful billowing clouds of saturated ...

$44K Street Legal Wooden SuperCar

Beautifully constructed wooden SuperCar Maniwa manufactured by Sada-Kenbi. The wooden Japanese car goes for $44,000. Wow. That's a lot for a toy. However, this baby is street legal and can go up to ...

Stomach Churning Taxidermy Fashion

Uh...yuck. Fun, but definitely yuck. Terrifying taxidermied jewelry and accessories by Reid Peppard. That's right, dead rodent cufflinks, change purses, bowties, bracelets... and a guinea pig hair ...

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