Working with the Director | Cinematography Roundtable
In this episode of COTV’s cinematography roundtable, six talented cinematographers discuss different experiences and approaches towards working with the director.
Discovering Yourself | Bradford Young
In this episode Bradford talks to COTV about his background and his family history, looking at the influences behind his film career. He discusses Howard and how that was a big motivation for him. COTV also look at his approach towards composition and design.
Cinematographers: What is your favourite light and why?
In this episode COTV asked various cinematographers what their favourite light is to use? We got an assortment of answers from soft arc lighting to source 4.
Pixar Cinematographers Deconstruct Onward
COTV presents an exclusive behind the scenes look at Pixar’s Onward. In this episode, Pixar cinematographers Adam Habib and Sharon Calahan give us an insight into the minds of the Camera and Lighting DP’s (Director of Photography). They deconstruct two scenes from the film and discuss their artistic approach to the film, including how they…
Utilising Natural Lighting & Long Takes / Ben Davis
In this weeks episode Ben Davis talks to COT about how to utilise natural lighting. How can you use the location to your advantage? How should one shots be used?
Using colour in cinematography / Seamus McGarvey
In this episode Seamus talks to Cooke Optics TV about the use of colour in his films. He tells COT about what characteristics some colours can have and how they can be used to create emotion or define a character.
Cinematography Masterclass: Filming Night Scenes
Cooke Optics TV presents the first of a new roundtable series featuring world-renowned cinematographers. In this masterclass, they discuss some of the best approaches to filming exterior night shots. Topics include types of lighting fixtures to use, handling locations and permissions and cinematography techniques.
Lighting Masterclass / Billy Williams
In this weeks episode Cooke Optics TV speak to Billy Williams about his lighting experience on films such as ‘Gandhi’. He talks about matching shots, how to use natural lighting and much more.
How & Why I choose lenses / Bradford Young
In this weeks episode Cooke Optics TV discuss with Bradford the steps he takes into choosing his lenses. Why is getting closer to the subject better? What effect does it create?
