The ARRI Alexa has been a major player in digital cinema ever since its release and a large part of its success is because of its film-like image quality. As cinematographer Art Adams discovered, that quality may be due to the unique way Alexa handles color saturation and luminance.
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Where’s the best place for camera operators to make money and find jobs?
Two of the hardest things to get a handle on in the film industry is how much you can expect to make and where the jobs are. Well, thanks to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, we can remove some of that guess work and find out about the average wage of a camera operator, where the most jobs are, and how much the industry is projected to grow.
What’s the worst thing that’s ever happened to you on set?
Over on The Black and Blue Facebook page, I asked followers to share a story about the worst thing that ever happened to them on a film set. The answers – whether scary or funny – show that we all have our bad days on set and, yes, sometimes it could be worse!
Focal Points: Learn About Grips, Dolly Zooms, and How to Read a Light Meter
This week’s Focal Points include a short documentary about grips, a retrospective of the Hitchcock dolly zoom, a tutorial on reading a light meter, two Reddit AMA’s from Bill Murray and Mark Hamill, and an interview with legendary director Christopher Nolan.
Adam Carolla Explains Why Cameramen Dress the Best
Those of us in the camera department have known for years that we dress to impress – by being ready for cold weather, hot desert, or a really long day. Adam Carolla agrees and, on one of his podcasts turned into this video, explains why cameramen dress the best.
What Camera Assistants Don’t Do
As a camera assistant, you’ve probably had to explain what you do to a friend or family member, but have you ever had to explain it to somebody in production? Sometimes there’s a disconnect between what production asks of an AC and what you’re trained to do.
Download This Cinematography Case Study of Janusz Kaminski, ASC
Each scene in a well-crafted film contains dozens of examples of how the art of cinematography can affect an audience and draw them further into a story or a character. All you have to do is study those films and be willing to learn to become a better cinematographer.
5 Useful Cinematography Android Apps (Part 2)
The smartphone is one of the best tools you can have in your pocket if you’re going to be on a film set. It can be anything you need from a depth-of-field calculator to a clapperboard – if you’re armed with the right apps, like these five cinematography apps available for Android.
Raw Stock: Why You Shouldn’t Run on a Film Set, TV Framerates and Business Card Titles
Raw Stock is back answering questions from readers working below-the-line and behind the camera. We discuss why some TV shows look so different from movies, the best way to approach your job title on a business card, and why it’s proper setiquette to walk, not run, on a film set.
Happy 4th Birthday to The Black and Blue!
The Black and Blue is four years old! Can you believe it? Neither can I. So please join me while we take time to look back at the past year of this site and what it means for you and I.