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Technical Info for Cinematography Classes

This is gold. Go to 1:09;07 for my fave bit

"if the lens is what's interesting about the shot, maybe it's not an interesting shot."

I have an issue with this otherwise good video on tripod and lens mounting. He refers to a "video" tripod at around :40 seconds. This "video" tripod as opposed to a still photography tripod. This video is mentioned in the 2nd edition of Tania Hoser's Cinematography textbook.

Arri SRII Tutorials 

WATCH THESE VIDEOS!

READ THESE MANUALS!

I have a major issue with this otherwise good video on loading. Ask me what it is and I'll tell you.
Excellent video explaining why and when we use a reflective meter vs an incident meter.
Start at :53
A good "why use a meter" video worth your time. Watch this one and the one to the left for some solid meter lab prep.
Start at :21, unless you love medival vibes 

Nanlite Mixpanel 150 

Zoom H6 Recorder

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Lens Test Example

Bit Depth Basics Explained

What distorts your face? 

(perspective distortion)

Lens Compression Doesn't Exist - Here's Why

ARRI Signature Primes – Focal Length Demo

ARRI Signature Primes – Perspective Demo

ARRI Signature Primes – Perspective Demo

ARRI Signature Primes – Focus and Bokeh Demo

ANAMORPHIC VS SPHERICAL LENS COMPARISON      

     HOW TO TEST: ARRI SIGNATURE PRIMES EXAMPLES       

Does sensor size matter?

Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw takes us through her process of shooting on IMAX and Ultra Panavision 65mm for Ryan Coogler's film, 'Sinners.'

Sinners Director Ryan Coogler Breaks Down Aspect Ratios

Example of a Kodak Vision 3 500T test

Lighting and Grip

Cleaning up your shadows when shooting dark scenes.

Gaffers Salon: Reflected Light

Lighting with Book Light + examples of tests (and how to share them.) 

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