Sequence Photography For Beginners (Shooting + Editing)

Professional cinematographer here. Really good start for a beginner! You've got a decent sense for timing the shot. Here are a few thoughts for ya. I'll start with some critiques of these shots specifically: ​ 1. Try and decide what is most import in the shot and frame with that in mind. In the case of the ramp shots, he is grinding and not airing out. So maybe frame more of the ramp and less of the sky. 2. When shooting long lens, don't be afraid to utilize your foreground a bit more. Look for patterns and shapes in the environment and adjust accordingly. Like on that first boardslide the ledge on the bottom half of the image is just in there enough to be visible, but not enough to be a leading line. If you'd gotten lower and put more of the ledge in the shot, it might have been more interesting. Not always though! Gotta experiment and see what you like. 3. Work post processing because that is super important for portraying your vibe. You leaned so heavily into the warmer reds and yellows that it kinda felt unnatural. Especially with the skin tones which appear super orange. 4. Try to never have the skater/board be partially outside of your shot. In a skate focused clip, they are …

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