On Cinematography: with Olan Collardy, Evelin van Rei, Anna MacDonald & Jimmy Dean

In the seventh episode of Short Hand, we’re focusing our lens on cinematography and speaking to DoPs Evelin van Rei (Farewell She Goes, Petra), Olan Collardy (The Chippie, Signs, They Heard Him Shout Allahu Akbar), Anna MacDonald (My Sweet Prince, Good Thanks, You?, V) and director Jimmy Dean (V, Suzie) to get their perspective on communication, collaboration and all things cameras. 
Topics covered include: prepping for a shoot, choosing your kit, finding a shared cinematic language, thinking on your feet, lighting, recces and understanding space, embracing the emotional aspect of cinematography and how you know you’ve shot what you need. 
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SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES
British Cinematographer 
Filmmaker Magazine 
Team Deakins podcast 
Kodak’s Filmmaker Resources 
The Kit Room 
Emmyland 
Notes on Cinematography, by Robert Bresson 
Colour Theory 

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Short Hand is a BFI NETWORK & Film Hub South East production. Produced by Nicole Davis, with support from Independent Cinema Office. Edited by Graciela Mae Chico.