Understanding Professional Digital Cinema Cameras: My Journey from DIT to Cinematographer
(Capire le Macchine da Presa Digitali Professionali: Il Mio Viaggio da DIT a Direttrice della Fotografia)
As a Director of Photography with a background as a Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) on international sets, I have had the privilege of working with some of the most advanced digital cinema cameras available today. My training at the Gian Maria Volontè film school honed my technical skills, and I have a deep appreciation for the technological aspects of cinematography. In this article, I will discuss the professional digital cinema cameras that I have used extensively in my career, including RED, ARRI, and Sony Venice I and II. We will explore their sensors, color science, and unique features, along with my personal experiences using these cameras on set.(…)
Cinematic Lighting: Essential Techniques and Tools for Creating Compelling Atmospheres
(L’Illuminazione Cinematografica: Tecniche e Strumenti Essenziali per Creare Atmosfere Suggestive)
Every film project requires the creation of a unique, tailored world. In this context, the choice of the camera, lenses, and lighting plays a fundamental role. As a director of photography, I love proposing unique tools to directors, working together to build the distinctive look of this world. On set, every scene and every shot contribute to forming the visual alphabet of the narrative, making the choice of lighting crucial based on the locations. In this article, we will explore some of the most effective lighting techniques, the essential tools used on set, and how my practical experience has influenced my approach to cinematic lighting.(…)
Cinematic Lenses: Defining a Visual Style
(Le Lenti Cinematografiche: Definire Uno Stile Visivo)
In cinema, the choice of lenses is a powerful tool for building a unique visual style. Lenses aren’t just about capturing technically perfect images; they profoundly influence visual storytelling, giving a film its distinctive character. Choosing the right lenses allows for playing with space perception, isolating subjects, and manipulating light to define a scene’s atmosphere and emotions. (…)