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Learn about the Art of Cinematography  

Expert: Arkodeb Mukherjee

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Get set to have a candid conversation with our expert, 🎥 Cinematographer / DOP🎙️Arkodeb Mukherjee as he reveals the magic of cinema and know all about the process and challenges faced by film making team as well as artists. Get real time guidance, valuable tips and tricks, for aspiring filmmakers and actors.

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Arkodeb Mukherjee

Cinematographer

Arkodeb Mukherjee is a Cinematographer known for using light and textures to craft visuals that align with the narrative’s essence. Guided by Subhash Ghai at Whistling Woods International, he honed his skills and shaped his filmmaking career.
His portfolio encompasses TV series such as “Dahan” and “Ray,” along with films like “Kaagaz”, “Chaman Bahaar” and “Operation Parindey” among others.

  1. Why choose CG as a career and necessary skills Answer: 30:42/32:21

  2. Preparation for scenes with no prior knowledge Answer: 32:40/33:54

  3. Landing a job as a CG in the industry Answer: 34:04/35:26

  4. Understanding CG’s impact on actors’ performances and eye line explanation
    Answer:

  5. Understanding CG’s impact: 35:49/36:56

  6. Eye line explanation: 37:04/37:17

  7. Tips and tricks for first-time actors Answer: 37:33/38:59

  8. Importance of joining film schools Answer: 38:45/40:08

  9. Role of imagination in CG Answer: 40:17/40:50

  10. Favourite CG Answer: 41:05/41:38

  11. Places to learn CG Answer: 41:50/42:07

  12. Hiring an assistant Answer: 42:19/42:51

  13. Recommended books for CG, reference to “Five C’s of Cinematography” Answer: 43:00/43:34

  14. Collaboration with drone shots Answer: 43:45/45:18

  15. Existence of CG storyboards Answer: 45:22/46:32

  16. Shooting a full feature movie for theatrical use Answer: 46:50/47:35

  17. Preparing for film school entrance exams Answer: 47:40/48:19

  18. Planning and maintaining color palettes throughout a film Answer: 48:29/49:28

    Thank you note to CININFO 49:34/50:49

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Contents

  1. 00:10/00:26: Introduction to the role of a cinematographer as a director of photography
  2. 00:39/01:33: Visualizing the director’s vision and understanding shot meanings, illustrated with examples
  3. 01:43/02:06: Creating a visual palette, with a focus on CG’s role
  4. 06:24/07:36: “Whistling Woods of Film Academy”
  5. 02:10/02:33: Understanding aspect ratio as the canvas for cinematography
  6. 02:34/02:59: Short planning and framing techniques
  7. 03:09/03:35: Lensing strategies in the planning process
  8. 03:40/04:09: Camera operation and its contribution to film grammar
  9. 04:19/04:53: Ensuring smooth camera operation
  10. 05:00/06:31: Arkodeb’s emphasis on lighting design as a lucrative aspect of the job
  11. 06:34/07:10: Differentiating between the two types of filmmaking
  12. 06:34/07:10: Differentiating between the two types of filmmaking
  13. 08:29/09:04: CG’s role in pre-production stages
  14. 09:18/09:51: Cinematographer’s involvement behind the camera after pre-production
  15. 10:04/10:37: Post-production stage in the DI lab and its significance
  16. 10:48/11:18: Exploring the role of the colorist within the CG team
  17. 11:37/11:48: CG’s dual role as a colorist
  18. 11:57/12:21: Composition and structure of the CG team
  19. 12:34/14:58: Detailed overview of the CG team’s responsibilities, with special references
  20. 15:06/15:59: Role and significance of the Gaffer in cinematography
  21. 16:12/16:34: Path to becoming a gaffer
  22. 16:44/17:21: The symbiotic relationship between the cinematographer and camera operator
  23. 17:31/18:08: The primary role of a cinematographer as a camera operator
  24. 18:17/19:08: Responsibilities of a key grip in cinematography
  25. 19:27/20:09: Understanding the role of a digital imaging technician in the CG team
  26. 20:28/20:45: Role of film education
  27. 20:56/22:28: No definite formula for collaboration between CG and director
  28. 20:56/22:28: No definite formula for collaboration between CG and director
  29. 24:44/25:26: Exciting challenge of working with two directors
  30. 25:47/26:34: Experience working on a thriller film, overcoming challenges through good communication
  31. 26:45/27:36: Experience of meeting directorial requests, such as “wanting a half-lit face”
  32. 27:48/29:14: Interaction with actors as a cinematographer
  33. 29:25/29:44: Advice for budding cinematographers

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