Director of Photography: What Is It, and What Do They Do? | by Jasper Enujuba x Wedio

Who is the Director of Photography, what does one do, and how to become one? Let’s ask the DOP – Jasper Enujuba.

What you’ll learn about being a DOP with Jasper:
• Don’t be afraid to use your instincts.
• What every DOP needs to understand is the lighting and needs to have a very good eye for aesthetics.
• Learn the color science and understand the textures.
• Be tech-savvy, and understand the different cameras, and lenses.
• Justify the narrative and learn to be able to communicate the narrative.

The job (description) of a DOP by Jasper Enujuba | Wedio

Jasper Enujuba is a director of photography with a sensibility for film and television. Jasper studied at the London Film Academy or Anglia Ruskin University. He is interested in Arts, Commercials, Corporate, and Documentary Films as well as Feature or Short Films. He’s experienced in Arts, Commercials, Corporate, Documentary Film, Shorts and Reality TV.

Throughout multiple years in the industry, Jasper has developed the aesthetic vision that grants characters the room they need to reveal their inner depths on the trusted intimacy of his screen. He’s a dedicated cinematographer embracing the narrative, the characters, and their emotions. He utilizes these ingredients to express a cinematic language unique to each project. Every decision he makes is for the sole purpose of justifying the essence of the story and fulfilling the director’s vision. He’s driven by innovation in approach.

His latest work includes “The Empty”, “Into the Sun” or “Summer Silence”.

The Empty 👉 https://imdb.to/3wDxMzH
Into the Sun 👉 https://imdb.to/3fSgadn
Summer Silence 👉 https://imdb.to/3t2gfiu

Who is a director of photography or DOP for short? The job description of a DOP can slightly differ. However, in general, a DOP oversees the camera, light, colouring, framing, exposure, or camera movement. The DOP is also responsible for making image-related artistic and technical decisions. As well as everything about creating a visual environment that helps the audience better apprehend the characters and the story.

If you’d like to read more about being a DOP follow this link to our blog: https://academy.wedio.com/director-of...

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Time Stamps
00:00 Introduction
01:24 How to become a cinematographer?
02:00 What does a DOP do?
03:03 Pre-production process
03:58 Qualities of a cinematographer
04:37 Cinematic styles
05:21 Finding inspiration
06:36 Best & worst experience
07:21 Goals

Gear used to film this masterclass:
Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 4,6K EF G2
Xeen Prime Lens
Sennheiser Radio Mic

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More about Jasper and his work on his site: https://www.jasperenujuba.co.uk

Jasper’s Socials:

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If you have any questions, let us know in the comments or reach out to us on our site and at [email protected]. Feel free to reach Jasper with more questions on his site or social media 🤗