Many times a filmmaker wants to “own it all” on a short or film – they came up with an idea, they wrote a script, the have a camera and lighting, and they decide they also want to direct it. Two decade veteran Cinematographer Jim Ross has some advice for these filmmakers – DON’T! Spreading yourself out by being both the Direct and Director of Photography is a recipe for failure. Find out why you do NOT want to put on both hats.
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