{"id":82733,"date":"2021-11-22T07:00:35","date_gmt":"2021-11-22T07:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.filmd.co.uk\/articles\/?p=82733"},"modified":"2024-10-02T09:40:43","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T08:40:43","slug":"how-to-become-a-cinematographer-tips-for-making-your-first-short-film","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.filmd.co.uk\/articles\/how-to-become-a-cinematographer-tips-for-making-your-first-short-film\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Cinematographer | Tips For Making Your First Short Film"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"82733\" class=\"elementor elementor-82733\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a4cf642 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a4cf642\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6256f8f6\" data-id=\"6256f8f6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c9d368 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c9d368\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.11.5 - 14-03-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips on Making Your First Short Film as a Cinematographer<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf2d735 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cf2d735\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.11.5 - 14-03-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Cinematography is an exciting career that allows you to express your artistic vision through visual storytelling. If you\u2019ve landed your first gig as the cinematographer of a short film, you may be feeling overwhelmed and nervous. Being the cinematographer of a production is a big job that involves lots of planning and technical skill in addition to artistic creativity.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019ve completed a cinematography degree at a swanky film school, or you have picked up skills on film sets, your first big job will inevitably be a huge learning curve in terms of organisation and cinematography techniques. This article will take you through the planning and filming stages of filmmaking. Using these cinematography tips, you\u2019ll glide through the planning and production of your first short film like a pro.<br \/><br \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-719a71f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"719a71f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Planning Stages<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8e7878 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c8e7878\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before you begin production, you will need to do a lot of planning work. From dissecting the screenplay to creating a shot list, the following tips will guide you through the ideal cinematographer\u2019s planning process.<br \/><br \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b77eb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b77eb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Start with the Story<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91331c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91331c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Begin with the short film screenplay. Read it over and over again until you know the characters and the story intimately. You will need to know the script in forensic detail in order to tell the story effectively. Remember, your choices will contribute to the way the story is told.<\/p>\n<p>Many first-time cinematographers sometimes forget to carve out enough time to give the script ample time. It&#8217;s easy to get excited about the equipment and different cinematography techniques that can be used. But they&#8217;re just tools to create your visual story, and that is built on a foundation of script analysis, so always make this your first port of call.<\/p>\n<p>Star with an intimate understanding of the script, and you will be able to create a cinematography plan that truly serves the story.<br \/><br \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d745e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d745e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Serve the Story\u00a0<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c4dc84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c4dc84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once you\u2019ve become familiar with the script, you can begin to brainstorm ideas of how you\u2019ll use your skills as a cinematographer to do the story justice and bring it to life for your audiences.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If possible, have a few in-depth conversations with the creative team, including the producer, the director, and the screenwriter. Make sure you agree on your storytelling goals. Discuss initial concepts to establish the short film\u2019s genre, style, and influences.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve established your goals as a team, you will be able to start thinking about your unique artistic vision for this particular story. You might now begin to consider things like using specific colour palettes, lighting techniques, and framing techniques.<br \/><br \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8226791 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8226791\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.11.5 - 14-03-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filmd.co.uk\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Prepare-your-Filmmaking-Equipment-1024x820.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1634\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.filmd.co.uk\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Prepare-your-Filmmaking-Equipment-1024x820.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.filmd.co.uk\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Prepare-your-Filmmaking-Equipment-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.filmd.co.uk\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Prepare-your-Filmmaking-Equipment-768x615.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.filmd.co.uk\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Prepare-your-Filmmaking-Equipment.jpg 1348w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b87db34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b87db34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.11.5 - 14-03-2023 *\/\n.elementor-column .elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--spacer-size)}.e-con{--container-widget-width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer{width:var(--container-widget-width,var(--spacer-size));--align-self:var(--container-widget-align-self,initial);--flex-shrink:0}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container,.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer{height:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--container-widget-height,var(--spacer-size))}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0fdfa0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b0fdfa0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Prepare your Filmmaking Equipment<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69c79e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69c79e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In these initial planning stages, you will also need to gather and organise your filming equipment. For independent short films, the budget for equipment might be smaller than you\u2019d like.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t make a beautiful, moving short film. Sometimes, a simple shoulder-mounted ENG camera will give you better results than more advanced film cameras. You might even choose to use a simple Canon DSLR, one of the best DSLR cameras for filmmaking. So, finding the best film cameras will depend on the cinematography style you\u2019ve decided to go with.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You will also need lighting equipment. Hopefully, you will be able to work with natural light in many cases on set. However, if you are planning on using some artistic lighting techniques, professional lights will help you to create effective contrast and shadow. You may also need these lights to recreate natural daylight or to simply brighten a dark set in some cases.<br \/><br \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-666f43b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"666f43b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Perform Camera Tests<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-156e1e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"156e1e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>versa. A traditional camera test involves using a chip chart, colour chart, and models. These tests will allow you to practice creating your desired lighting and framing effects with the camera you intend to use on the shoot. No two cameras capture light and colour in the same way, so learn your way around your new equipment.<br \/><br \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee62055 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ee62055\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Create A Shot List<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a626bb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a626bb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The shot list is the shot-by-shot plan, or storyboard, of the script you will bring to production. A well-organised shot list will include details about the lenses, locations, and actors that will be used. A good shot list will help the production team create an efficient filming schedule.<\/p>\n<p>The shot list will also help you to plan each day on set so that you can work as efficiently as possible. For instance, you can group all of the shots together that are using the same lighting or lens before moving onto other shots.<\/p>\n<p>Every good shot list should include the following details so that the crew remains on the exact same page during production.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shot number<\/li>\n<li>Shot description<\/li>\n<li>Shot size<\/li>\n<li>Shot type<\/li>\n<li>Movement<\/li>\n<li>Equipment<\/li>\n<li>Lens<\/li>\n<li>Frame rate<\/li>\n<li>Location<\/li>\n<li>Actors<\/li>\n<li>Sound<\/li>\n<li>Other notes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<p>The shot list is a crucial step in the planning of a short film. Some cinematographers think they can walk onto the set and work their way through scenes as they go, with no specific shots pre-planned.<\/p>\n<p>This lack of planning can lead to disaster. You may make poor choices, leave out crucial shots, and end up with a collection of disjointed shots with no artistic continuity. A lot of bad short films feel clunky and confusing because the cinematographer failed to make a shot list.<br \/><br \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ceb6b12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ceb6b12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Prepare for Locations<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b520df7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b520df7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you are involved in location scouting, think about which places will help you to convey the story visually. Once the locations have been selected, begin to think about how these locations will work on camera. Think about how the natural light might change depending on the time of year and time of day and consider which parts of the location will look best on camera. You may even find the location gives you inspiration for how to visually support the story.<br \/><br \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88324e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"88324e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Filming Stages<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4e7f79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4e7f79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>After weeks or months of planning your shots and preparing your equipment, you\u2019ll finally move onto the actual filming portion of the project. This is where all of your hard work will pay off and you\u2019ll find out whether you\u2019ve done the right kind of planning. Here are some tips that will help you have a successful filming experience.\u00a0<br \/><br \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a14b58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a14b58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Have a Good Mindset<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0761d34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0761d34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>From day one, focus on coming to work with a positive, proactive mindset. This means:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Being friendly and respectful to the cast and crew<\/li>\n<li>Being a leader on set<\/li>\n<li>Being open to creative and practical suggestions<\/li>\n<li>Communicating effectively<\/li>\n<li>Working as a team player<\/li>\n<li>And, of course, remembering to stay healthy and well-fed!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<p>Once you get on set, all of your interpersonal skills will become very important. If you are unable to work with the rest of the team or you are an ineffective leader filled with self-doubt, the production will slow down and morale will fall.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Try to come to set with an open mind and a focused attitude. Don\u2019t be afraid to speak up when you have an idea, and, similarly, don\u2019t shut someone else down for their thoughts.\u00a0<br \/><br \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-465ea7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"465ea7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Prepare for Compromises and Quick-Thinking on Set<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd37aec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd37aec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>and crew in tow, complications can often occur. Whether that\u2019s an afternoon of unexpected rain, or a broken light, problems can arise for anyone. Prepare to be flexible and creative in dealing with these issues as and when they occur.<br \/><br \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a89380 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8a89380\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Follow an Organised Workflow Pattern<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df7c68a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df7c68a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Following a strict workflow on set will keep production moving and stop you from falling behind schedule. Cinematographer <a href=\"http:\/\/studiobinder.com\/blog\/cinematography-techniques-no-film-school\/(opens in a new tab)\">Art Adams describes his workflow pattern<\/a> in the following, straightforward way: \u201cBlock. Light. Rehearse. Tweak. Shoot. Repeat. Every. Single. Setup.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This kind of strict setup procedure means that you stop yourself from getting lost on unnecessary artistic tangents. It also means you reduce the risk of wasting time filming a scene that isn\u2019t lit or blocked appropriately. Saying \u201clet\u2019s just go for a take,\u201d can be dangerous when the actors haven\u2019t been lit or positioned in frame. You\u2019ll waste a lot of time and battery power by shooting a scene before it\u2019s ready.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, following a consistent workflow pattern will help the rest of the cast and crew feel confident and comfortable working with you on set.\u00a0<br \/><br \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9567213 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9567213\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Don\u2019t Neglect Your Cinematography Techniques<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c412b8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c412b8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once the project is moving along at a healthy pace and you and the crew are on top of the shot list, you have some opportunity to start getting creative and spontaneous with your shots. If you see the opportunity for a beautiful close-up, or an interesting framing option, you can always shoot it just in case it adds to the story.<\/p>\n<p>Use your cinematography skills to play with camera movement and depth. Experiment with different lenses if your initial choice doesn\u2019t have the desired effect.<\/p>\n<p>For continuity purposes, stick with one working stop for each scene. Typically, the lens is sharpest at 2-21\/2 stops. 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