Building a Career as a Cinematographer – Valofirma Masterclass Video Out Now!

International cinematographers Christopher Blauvelt (Emma, Night Moves), Peter Flinckenberg F.S.C. (Concrete Night, How It Ends) and Sari Aaltonen F.S.C. (Shadow Lines, The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic) discuss building their careers as cinematographers. Starting from childhood experiences and encompassing everything all the way to planning shots, treating crew, blocking, and prepping, as well as balancing free time and work. How to protect the actors, and being mindful of the vulnerability of the touching moments happening in front of the camera? How to work with different directors and styles? And much more.

Hosted by Silver Frog winning cinematographer Rauno Ronkainen F.S.C. (Eternal Road, Helene) and Valofirma CEO, gaffer Jani Lehtinen F.S.C. (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Concrete Night).

Shot at Tampere Film Festival 10/3/2022 in Tampere, Finland. Video made by Co-opolis OSK.

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