Cinematography Tips from Industry Experts

Want to take your cinematography and video production skills to the next level? Learn from the best in the industry with these free online interviews.

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While there are plenty of paid filmmaking classes available online, featuring renowned creatives like Werner Herzog, Aaron Sorkin, and Hans Zimmer, there are also valuable free resources that can provide you with insights from the industry’s top professionals.

Here are some of my favorite interviews:

Rob Hardy

In this thirty-six minute talk, DP Rob Hardy shares his experiences and techniques while discussing his work on the stylish sci-fi drama Ex Machina by Alex Garland.

Robert Richardson

Esteemed DP Robert Richardson, known for his collaborations with Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino, shares his insights and experiences from over thirty years in the industry in this hour-long interview with The Movie Geeks United.

Sean Bobbitt

DP Sean Bobbitt discusses his collaborations with director Steve McQueen and the process of shooting films for McQueen in this fifteen-minute interview with Cinefii.

Seamus McGarvey

Seamus McGarvey, known for his work on films like Atonement, Charlotte’s Web, and The Avengers, discusses the art of cinematography and his journey in this interview with Blind Spot Gear.

Roger Deakins

In this interview, the legendary Roger Deakins focuses solely on the cinematography of the Coen Brothers film The Man Who Wasn’t There.

Wally Pfister

Wally Pfister, known for his work on films like The Dark Knight, Inception, and The Prestige, discusses his cinematic approach and collaboration with director Christopher Nolan in this interview.

Do you know of any other noteworthy interviews from leading cinematographers? Let us know in the comments.