So were do I start(part2)

[PhilPowers]

Hi there I was just reading the advice to the last post and would like some help from the professionals out there. I am really very keen to become a cinematographer and would welcome advice as to what I should do this year that will help me towards my goal. I have been taking stills for around 12 years and have taken stills for many dramas and 16mm shorts in my time. I am very interested in the technical aspects both optical and chemical and did a lot of cross process stuff some years ago. I have been on a BBC camera training course and have been doing a fair amount of assisting for free with my local TV station. They do not do any drama and it is mainly PSC/ENG type stuff and I already feel im wasting my time with them as I have a lot of questions about tweaking the image with the Digibeta but none of the guys I have worked with ever bother and just say "ahh they can do that in post", which never happens by the way.

 

I have a very keen interest in lighting and enjoy being creative with light.

 

I guess I should be going down the film route, but that is easier said than done.

 

So if anyone can give me some very direct advice (i.e. not just general) then please help. I guess i'm looking for a plan of attack where someone will say you should call xyz or go to the NFTC and do a MA. Be warned im serious about my goal and I am going to do this, so if anyone knows of any books i should definately buy and read or any cousres I should attend then please say.

 

well thanks for your time - and I hope to hear from all you brainboxes soon

 

All the best Phil