How I TRANSFORMED My Amateur Film 10 Years Later | Beginner vs. Pro Cinematography

Have you ever thought what it’d be like to revamp an older project with your newly improved skills?

When starting out as a filmmaker or content creator, it is important to understand that the best way to learn and refine your craft is by doing. We can’t just pick up a camera and lighting package, and expect a cinematic masterpiece as the outcome. The focus should be spent on enhancing the technique and mentality that goes into designing a shot.

In this episode of Back to Set, join DP/Host Valentina Vee as she looks back on an old short film of hers, and sets out to remake the story by incorporating the knowledge and insight she has garnered since the initial creation of the project.

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:38 – Valentina’s Old Film w/ Commentary
03:33 – Better Tools for the Job
04:24 – Shooting Order
04:40 – Working with Kid Actors
05:04 – Shot 1
06:10 – The Rule of Thirds
06:47 – Shot 2
06:58 – “Cheating”
07:29 – Shot 3
08:24 – Valentina’s Newly Improved Film
09:34 – That’s a Wrap
10:17 – Questions

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Host/DP: Valentina Vee
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Producer: Moses Israel Guerrero
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Director: Tue Duong
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Episode Cinematographer: Jucel Andrin
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