Two Cinematographers Discuss Filmmaking and Motherhood

As David Foster Wallace famously put it: “Of course you end up becoming yourself.” Which probably just means that everything…

5 Cinematographers Share Essential Wisdom

How can you become a better filmmaker when there are so many aspects of filmmaking to improve? It’s easy to…

“This Is Filmmaking. There Are No Rules.”

If there is no “right way” to make a film, then is there no “wrong way” either? If you’ve seen…

Laura Merians’ Philosophical Approach to Cinematography

In a film, “Every object, every color, every detail tells a story,” cinematographer Laura Merians told us. “For me, philosophy…

Creativity Under Fire: A Conversation with Phillip Bloom

Philip Bloom is a 25-year veteran of the filmmaking industry and an inspiration and mentor to thousands of followers online.…

Finding Your Point of View: A Conversation with Shane Hurlbut

Shane Hurlbut, ASC is a legendary cinematographer who’s worked on such blockbusters as Into the Blue (2005), Terminator Salvation (2009),…