10 STEPS TO CINEMATIC INTERVIEWS
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Do you want to be paid to make documentaries?
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Do you realize that setting up cinematic interviews is one of the MOST important aspects of a doc cinematographer's job?
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Do you want to be able to make $800-1000+/day as a doc DP?
Then learn the most ESSENTIAL skill as a documentary cinematographer: CINEMATIC INTERVIEWS.
THE POWER OF LEARNING INTERVIEW LIGHTING
By learning the essential techniques to create stunning, visually compelling interviews, you will become a more hirable cinematographer, no matter your genre. This course teaches you how to light, frame, and design your interview setups to elevate your filmmaking and consistently deliver professional results.
IN THIS COURSE:
CONCEPT BREAKDOWNS
Gain a thorough understanding of key cinematic interview techniques, including lighting, framing, and background design, explained in easy-to-follow steps.
IN THE FIELD PRACTICE
Put theory into practice with real-world demonstrations that show how to apply cinematic techniques in various locations and shooting environments.
BONUS INTERVIEW SETUPS
Explore advanced setups and creative variations to further enhance your interviews, giving you more flexibility and versatility in your filmmaking journey.
LEARN FROM THE BEST
Your teacher is Oscar-nominated and two-time Emmy-winning cinematographer Curren Sheldon. As a director of photography, Curren has been awarded the ASC Award for best feature documentary and has had films bought by Netflix, HBO, and PBS. He brings over a decade of experience to help you master cinematic interviews with expert insights.
Clara
"Curren's mentorship and guidance has really helped me feel more comfortable in setting up documentary interviews. I now feel confident every time I find myself filming doc interviews."
Chris
"My 30-minute call with Curren was one of the most useful 30-minutes in my filmmaking career. A clear and incredibly helpful teacher who really focused on my needs and tailored his experience and learnings to best help me on my filmmaking journey."
Zack
"Curren's a fantastic cinematographer but also one heck of a teacher who makes all the technical stuff very easy to understand — working with him has greatly improved both my skills and confidence when I'm in the field!"
