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Old 01-26-2007, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by The Mothman View Post
so what excalty does the Director Of Photography do? do they just set up camera angles and stuff? im usually damn good with that kind of stuff.
The DP is the camera operator. The Cinematographer works closely with the DP and the Director to shape the color pallate of the film. The Director tells the DP what angles he wants and the DP makes it happen.

It is a highly technical job that requires a film school background.
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