DP Consultation

About the Instructor

As an EMMY award-winning Director of Photography and Lighting Designer I have worked in the film and television business for over 20 years and taught at various institutions over the last several years. My career as a cinematographer is unique as my work reflects my dual expertise as a Cinematographer and as a Lighting Designer. My career has been facilitated by my deep and facile understanding of ...

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Class size

1:1 Lesson

Type

1:1 Coaching

Session Duration

1 hour

Location

Virtual

Level

All Levels

What you'll learn

What you’ll learn:
Think of our consultation as a pre-pro meeting with your Director of Photography. At the
center of our discussion will be your script or project concept. We will work together to
answer your production questions, create your distinctive and eye catching visual style, all to
give you new insights and ideas for your project.
I love the craft of cinematography and the collaborative arts of filmmaking. I have been
creating cinematic stories that offer a sense of our common experiences for many years. As
Director of Photography I enjoy and engage with all of the production arts, I understand
how we can bring those crafts to bear on the creative problem solving you and I will discuss.
It is in this light that I offer my time to consult with you to provide resourceful answers and
clear eyed thinking for your next project.

Here are a few topics we could discuss:
How to maximize your cinematography within the guidelines of any size budget.
Cinematography for narrative, music & performance or documentary.
Camera choice: Sensor size, lens choices and understanding recording CODECS.
Script analysis and creating the “Look Book” or “Style Guide”.
How to achieve those looks & styles in you final project.
Understanding the relationship of budget, pre-production, production and post-production.
Composite (green or bluse screen) Cinematography & lighting
Single and multi-camera Cinematography & lighting
Lighting design for location and/or studio,
Pre-production planning for perfect integration with post production.
Collaboration with others, how to get to a yes.
Cinematography & lighting for fashion, make-up and wardrobe V-Loggers
Full camera, lighting and sound design for Television, Video Bloggers and Podcasts
Lighting design for location & studio, pre-production planning for smooth integration with
post production.

Availability

These are the times the instructor is typically available for coaching sessions.

Monday to Friday, 9-5 Eastern Time

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TIMING OF COACHING SESSION
Flexible
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What you’ll learn:
Think of our consultation as a pre-pro meeting with your Director of Photography. At the
center of our discussion will be your script or project concept. We will work together to
answer your production questions, create your distinctive and eye catching visual style, all to
give you new insights and ideas for your project.
I love the craft of cinematography and the collaborative arts of filmmaking. I have been
creating cinematic stories that offer a sense of our common experiences for many years. As
Director of Photography I enjoy and engage with all of the production arts, I understand
how we can bring those crafts to bear on the creative problem solving you and I will discuss.
It is in this light that I offer my time to consult with you to provide resourceful answers and
clear eyed thinking for your next project.

Here are a few topics we could discuss:
How to maximize your cinematography within the guidelines of any size budget.
Cinematography for narrative, music & performance or documentary.
Camera choice: Sensor size, lens choices and understanding recording CODECS.
Script analysis and creating the “Look Book” or “Style Guide”.
How to achieve those looks & styles in you final project.
Understanding the relationship of budget, pre-production, production and post-production.
Composite (green or bluse screen) Cinematography & lighting
Single and multi-camera Cinematography & lighting
Lighting design for location and/or studio,
Pre-production planning for perfect integration with post production.
Collaboration with others, how to get to a yes.
Cinematography & lighting for fashion, make-up and wardrobe V-Loggers
Full camera, lighting and sound design for Television, Video Bloggers and Podcasts
Lighting design for location & studio, pre-production planning for smooth integration with
post production.

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