In today’s cinematographer’s insight, learn the 10 best lessons for cinematographers from Bradford Young, ASC. Best known for his work on Selma, When They See Us, A Most Violent Year, Solo: A Star Wars Story and Arrival, which earned him a nomination for an Academy Award.
Young shares some incredible insight and his best tips for young cinematographers and filmmakers.
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TIMESTAMPS⏰
00:00 Intro
00:50 #1 Know who you are and where you come from
02:46 #2 Take everyday experiences to extraordinary moments
04:08 #3 Book light, natural light, practicals, negative fill
07:54 #4 This is not a competition, this is life
09:42 #5 Find directors who respect your work
10:41 #6 Learn to communicate your vision
12:15 #7 Create atmosphere, vibe and energy to your frames
14:24 #8 Get your lens closer to your subject
16:02 #9 Work with directors who are supportive
18:12 #10 You are NOT disposable, only YOU can tell your story
SOURCES ✔
Bradford Young Interviews:
https://youtu.be/2fh7esCrlcQ
https://youtu.be/saLZpzRQ7DQ
https://youtu.be/9iFVM319WRg
https://youtu.be/3dZrhpQSAnY
GCI Bradford Young Interviews:
https://youtu.be/YfGo9tdb4vA
https://youtu.be/MvMj_2I6ONY
CookeOpticsTV Bradford Young Interviews:
https://youtu.be/1Q3ZK6d-P9U
https://youtu.be/BKwMD_OmtAk
https://youtu.be/npawRSk5tiw
https://youtu.be/ATkfFDdzsWs
Solo A Star Wars Story BTS: https://youtu.be/F7jQ526dVlY
Bradford Young Masterclass BTS: https://youtu.be/qvp2tWk9JGs
Arrival BTS: https://youtu.be/QOMIL_6bkiU
A Most Violent Year BTS: https://youtu.be/FEAFGgjxNKU
Bas Goossens: The Book Light: https://youtu.be/svK2RHOBIgs
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