Proper cinematography lighting is essential to all filmmaking projects because it sets the mood, atmosphere, and provides meaning to the audience.
Join me as I sit down with Scott and discussed his methods and processes when working on a film production project, lighting and cinematography techniques, preferred cameras and software to work with, and his thoughts on owning vs renting equipment.
Scott shares his creative journey as a freelance filmmaker on his YouTube channel.
Check out Scott's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@scottstevensonfilms
CHAPTERS
0:00 – Intro
0:04 – Why most lighting and picture quality is bad in some movies, commercials, etc.
2:22 – Scott's approach to working on a film set and his lighting technique
5:57 – Why Scott chooses Blackmagic cameras for his personal use
9:04 – Working as a content creator on your own vs. working in a professional setting
13:13 – Purchasing vs. renting equipment
16:28 – How to begin creating your own kit
23:01 – The difference between living in LA and another state in terms of advancing in this career
25:16 – Collaborating with competitors and protecting yourself from backstabbing and gossiping
30:25 – Working on projects without being paid and learning to ask for what you're worth.
36:54 – The difference between being a cinematographer and a director
43:56 – Reasons to switch to DaVinci Resolve software
57:53 – Doing less, being more specific, and focusing on one thing rather than doing everything
1:00:25 – Film school vs. traditional education
CONNECT WITH SCOTT STEVENSON
Web: https://scottstevenson.carrd.co/#home
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottsfilms
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Scott-Stevenson/100004437495932/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scottstevensonfilms
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScottsFilms
RESOURCES
Basics of Film Lighting: An Essential Guide
https://filmlifestyle.com/basics-of-film-lighting/
The lighting in film is an essential element to every shot and can be the difference between a good movie and a great one.
Lighting helps tell the story, set the mood, highlight important details of sets and characters, create atmosphere, and much more.
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