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How to recreate lighting in post?

In cinematography, lighting always plays a vital role in creating a visual mood. In general, lighting can enhance images, create depth, and support the mood and atmosphere of your story. Lighting is so important during the shooting stage, which involves the efforts of different roles, from the director to the DP, to the gaffer. However, in order to achieve the perfect look and smooth flaws from the footage, lighting can also be adjusted during the post-production stage. In this article, we will walk you through the key elements of lighting, what can cinematographers do on set, and how colorists can recreate lighting in the post to achieve better storytelling.

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How to create a film look with digital camera footage?
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How to create a film look with digital camera footage?

One of the most common goals for directors and DP’s is to achieve a film look when shooting on a digital camera. In order to get cinematic looking footage when shooting with digital camera footage, there are a lot of elements taken into account. In this article, we will share some useful tools and elements for you to help you have a better understanding of what makes a film like a film.

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Should I do color grading for my film?
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Should I do color grading for my film?

There is a common question in the minds of some directors or producers whether it is necessary to budget color grading. Color grading actually plays an essential role in filmmaking as the image the director sees on the monitor is so different from the image in the final film. This entry-level educational article answers some basic color grading questions you may have. Hopefully you will find this article helpful and gain a better understanding of what color grading is.

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