Do you absolutely need to go to film school in in order to become a cinematographer? Is it possible to do it the hard way and work up from PA?
I say this because the decision is soon coming. I know a lot about the art and have always been a hands-on learner. I could learn so much more in a week on a movie set then in a semester of school. I've taken in interest in it since I was about 13. I've read many many books, shot many shorts, bought much gear. I thoroughly understand the concepts and have applied them for my own projects. Obviously I'm just a lowly student, though. I love it all so much, it's just I hate the school environment. Everything in society tells you "Go to college or you'll end up homeless." And I don't want either. How did you guys get started?
Thanks!
