The DP’s Playbook: 6 Must-Know Documentary Rules

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CHAPTERS

0:00 - Intro
0:53 - If cinematographers were gardeners
3:14 - Don’t Cut so often
4:42 - Coverage: Wide, medium and tight
4:57 - Big announcement!
7:31 - Motivate your lighting
8:53 - Backlight whenever you can
10:55 - Protect your highlights

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