Working with your DP

Working with your DP

The director of photography translates your vision into images — lensing, lighting, and movement. Communicate the feeling you want; let them solve the how. Reference images and a shared shot list keep you aligned.

Key points

• Brief the feeling; trust the DP on the how.
• Share references and a shot list.
• Alignment off set means speed on set.

Try it: gather three reference images for a scene's look.