Cinematography 101: What is Cinematography?

RocketJump's Creative Director Mike Symonds delves into the building blocks of what cinematography is, and how we can start to learn the language of cinema. Here's a hint: anyone can learn!

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Ever wanted to know how to use a Camera?
In this Film Richard Michalak (over 30 years of Television and Film Credits and Awards) discusses all of the Fundamentals of Cinematography in a Jam Packed style.
Each topic is illustrated with a Filmed Example.
This Film is used with permission