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Here's a video essay that looks at the technique and purpose behind a cinematographer's use of "shutter angle."

Here's a video essay that looks at the cinematography of Wally Pfister, the DP behind Momento, Moneyball, The Dark Knight, and more.

Here's a video essay on what a shallow depth of field is, how filmmakers achieve it, and why they choose to shoot certain scenes that way.

Here's a video essay on the style and toolkit of Adam Newport-Berra, the cinematographer behind 'The Last Black Man in San Francisco.'

Here's a video essay on why the in-camera stunts in mega-success 'Top Gun: Maverick' feel so visceral and lively.

Here's a video essay on what distinguishes the cinematography of Linus Sandgren, the DP behind 'La La Land' and 'No Time To Die.'

Here's a video essay on the style and toolkit of Ari Wegner, the cinematographer behind 'Lady Macbeth' and 'True History of the Kelly Gang'

Here's a video essay about sensor size in movie cameras: what it is, when it matters, and how it affects what you see on screen.

Here's a video essay that looks at the role of a boom operator in a film crew, from what tech they use to what their average day looks like.

Here's a tech-heavy video essay on why higher resolution cinematography in movies isn't always a good thing.