Cinematography Course Reviews

“After this course, I don’t just shoot video — I shape visuals.”

“My mentor taught me how to see shadows as story, not mistakes.”

“My mentor challenged me to shoot a scene without dialogue — it changed my eye.”

“Changing frame rate changed how I understood time and tension.”

“I went and observed my mentor as he shot a film video for a collaboration of about seven artists. I stood uneasy at first and felt out of my element as I watched my mentor smoothly go through his self-taught shot list. Then we went on break as we were waiting for the last two artists to show. I had some shot ideas for an earlier artist who had a verse that inspired me to brainstorm. I asked my mentor if I could dabble with some ideas. He obliged as I took over the camera and grabbed the artist from before. I suddenly abandoned all my inhibitions and sunk into a comfortable flow. The artist appreciated my view on detail and my spontaneity. No one really talked to me much that day except for this particular artist. He asked my name and shook my hand, telling me ‘thanks for taking the extra time with me man’. It was though I was literally standing outside of a box that I didn’t know the way in to. Then I grabbed a camera and was invited into this ‘world’. THIS is why I want nothing but to make movies. It’s my way in! It gives me my voice.”

“My mentor pushed me to pre-visualize every shot — and I shoot smarter now.”

“Then we talked about me bringing in the new camera I am getting. He says that we will be able to use it during our sessions and he will teach me everything he knows about it. I believe this is one of the most helpful parts of Film Connection. My director wrote the chapter on the camera in the Film Connection book, so I know he has extensive knowledge on the subject.”

“I learned the difference between capturing and interpreting light.”

“The Carolyn Country Cousins Pumpkin Patch/Raasch Farms was a shoot that I went solo on, it was the last minute and my name was mentioned. I jumped at the opportunity to do something on my own. The video was also edited by me. I’m living the dream baby”

“After this course, I don’t just shoot video — I shape visuals.”

“My mentor went out with me to obtain some landscape shots for my horror teaser. He has an amazing eye as a camera man and he would show me some really neat angles. I felt pretty awesome out there. I’m really excited to start shooting with the talent.”

“I actually got the job and I am now working as a Studio Camera Operator for News Channel 5 in West Palm Beach. I am so happy and I just wanted to thank Film Connection for all that they have provided so I can get the skills and experience I needed to help me get this position.”