So as my designated role for this project is to be the camera operator, i decided to do some researching into what really i should be focusing my attributes towards and where i should be looking for some wisdom & overall advice.
I know that to be a camera operator you do need some essential characteristics and traits if you want to succeed, these are a few too bear in mind:
- have good working knowledge of all camera systems, lenses, support equipment and accessories
- provide creative input
- have artistic ability
- be patient
- have a good sense of visual composition, perspective and movement
- have physical co-ordination and strength
- combine creativity with technical skills
- pay precise attention to detail
- communicate effectively
- be able to collaborate and work as part of a team
- be diplomatic and sensitive when working with artists and crew
- know about health and safety legislation and procedures
This list is a quick mock up of quintessentially what it takes to be a professional camera operator. It offers the attributes, characteristics and general mind set of what a camera operator should have, and it's so important to take everything on that list into consideration.
I know for this collaborative project that I had to bring my own creative element to the table, and with myself and Oliver already discussing the general aesthetic to be of similar ilk to that of films such like Good Time & Neon Demon, in terms of a visual comparison, I had to begin researching the DOPs of those films and ones synonymous to them.
(Good Time - DOP - Sean Price Williams)
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