Think Like a Filmmaker

Photographer and cinematographer Jeff Berlin discusses how he learned to think like a filmmaker. Berlin breaks down the basics of creating cinematic content, goes over his techniques, and explains everything you need to know about cinematography.

• 0:00 - Introduction
• 1:43 - Jeff Berlin's work
• 7:25 - What Makes Film Cinematic?
• 13:32 - Breaking Down Director's Notes
• 15:55 - The Journey from Photo to Film
• 17:30 - The Best Camera for "The Missio­­n"
• 23:09 - What is Dual-Base ISO?
• 26:14 - 180-Degree Shutter Rule: What is Shutter Angle?
• 28:40 - What is Bit-Depth?
• 32:03 - Shooting Log and Aspect Ratio
• 35:46 - Let's Talk About Being Creative
• 39:37 - Some Rules to Follow as a Filmmaker
• 46:55 - Keep Filming
• 49:36 - Final Thoughts
• 56:13 - References
• 57:56 - Q&As

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