Make no mistake about it – Christopher Nolan is an exceptional writer who has the uncanny ability to bring innovative ideas to a plot while at the same time never straying…
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In 2011, the Academy Award for Best Cinematography went to Robert Richardson for his work on Hugo, a 3D children’s film that just so happened to be directed by Martin…
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NYFA: Would you mind telling us about your background and what drew you to a career in cinematography? What was your film education like? Mike Williamson: My love of cinema…
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Last year was something of a breakthrough for women in cinematography in that female directors have made up precisely half of the entries in last year’s Sundance Film Festival dramatic film competition….
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A lot of film students learn the hard way that more often or not you don’t just become a professional director—like most careers, you have to work your way up…
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There is exciting news from the Unmanned Autonomous Vehicle Systems Association, UAVSA. This group of leading experts in their fields of engineering, photography, technology, distribution, and production revealed that they…
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James Bond just scored a new secret weapon, and it’s not one of Q’s exploding pens. Bond 24, the still-untitled Sam Mendes follow-up to the smash hit Skyfall has locked…
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Just as a comedian has the ability to see humor in every day scenarios, a cinematographer is able to see hidden beauty and storytelling elements in a scene. It’s an art…
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It’s no secret that filmmaking can be an expensive pursuit, especially when you’re looking to invest in a full set of shooting equipment. Although the entry-level prices for cameras, lenses,…
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