What really is cinematography and how do you differentiate between better and worse cinematography? i.e. Academy Award for Best Cinematography
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It’s the shooting of the film. All the camerawork.
A cinematographer typically operates the camera most of the time. They collaborate closely with the director to make the film look a certain way. From how tight or wide a shit should be, to how the camera and point of focus moves throughout a scene, etc.
Simple cinematography is when they “lock off” a shot by putting a camera on a tripod and letting the scene happen in front of it.
Good cinematography is usually dynamic and interesting, it uses light and shadow in interesting ways, and it tells a story without any of audio.
If you ever watched a movie and felt amazed by what you were looking at, that’s because of good cinematography.
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