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Things you need to know before hiring a director of photography definition

12/08/2020 Views: 716

There is no denying that a Director of Photography ( also known as  DP) is considered as the leader of a video production

To record important moments of the event of organizations, businesses or individuals, you need activities such as filming, event photography. Activities to store and promote the image of the business widely and quickly, helping customers to access information of the business. Through that, your company can create effective marketing effects, build brand image.

What is the Director of Photography?

The director of photography (also known as  DP or cinematographer) is the person responsible for creating the look and feel of a movie. If you have a good DP, he / she will make your event great.

DP controls everything that affects what the camera can capture such as the camera's composition, exposure, lighting, filters, and movement. They are the head of the camera team and the lighting team on the set. They are also the ones who choose the cameras, lenses and filters to use during a event.

DP works closely with people such as the director, production designers and the rest of the art department. They need to work closely to think about the look and feel of the film. During this period, the cinematographer asked questions such as: What is the tone of the film? What is the color scheme? What other movies inspired this movie's look? What visual effects do we need? Directors and cinematographers have to find ways to answer those questions.

The director of photography will work with the site manager or scout to search for the location to place the camera. DP will survey the location for natural light (or lack of natural light), so they can pick up suitable locations.

In fact, many Director of Photographies have built a team that they can trust through working on a variety of projects and will often work with the same crew of filming and lighting from event to event.

In what field should the director of photography be good?

  • Photography 

There is no denying that they need to know how to compose, how to tell a story through the scene. They have to understand camera and lighting techniques, know how to use them to influence emotions

  • Technical knowledge of the camera

Director of photography requires in-depth understanding of all moving imaging equipment, cameras, lenses, monitors, and lighting fixtures.

  • Editing knowledge

The fact of the matter is that they need to understand the post-production workflow. In addition, they also need to have an aesthetic eye on the color during editing

  • Make decision

They need to think and make a decision quickly. Therefore, they are under constant pressure

  • Organization

Director of Photography has to plan, know how to do the job and when it is done. They have to know how to buy the right kit and team, manage their budget, and think logistical and artistic considerations.

  • Communication

It is about making sure everyone on the team knows what to expect. They need to work closely and lead the team and resolve conflicts in situations that can sometimes be stressful.

About Event Crew

Understanding the importance of the director of photography in an event, Event Crew provides the best team of event cameramen and photographers for events. They provide reputable photographers and videographers with expertise in the leading event video & event video business in Vietnam.

Why should you choice them?

- Profession

 Event Crew workflow is clear. In fact, they work quickly, saving money and time. You will be satisfied with the service of Event Crew

- Enthusiasm

 With youth and enthusiasm at work, Event Crew always ensures to provide products and services with modern style to catch up with domestic and world trends.

- High Quality

Through its dynamic training process, Event Crew employs only the best quality photography director team, carefully selected. Therefore, their: director of photography all possesses the right skills.

Overall, For details about the Event, please visit their website: https://eventcrew.asia/about-us. Here, you will also find information about their other services. You can also contact them through their facebook, twitter page instagram as well as through their YouTube Channel.