Hello all. I came across this site while doing research on cinematography as I am in the early stages of pre-production on a feature I plan on shooting in Los Angeles. The film will be my first as director and I will be shooting in either mini DV or 16mm.
My question is about working with director/actors and if any of you have experience with this. I have a very specific ideas - Gordon Willis meets Chris Doyle, lots of handheld, few takes, no coverage just for coverage's sake - but I also want to create an environment where the DP feels comfortable with giving his/her ideas while shooting (since at times I'll be occupied), talking to the actors and since he/she will be the most experienced/knowledgable person on the set, letting me know how I can improve on my overall vision. I consider myself a director in the Woody Allen, Ed Burns department -- the words are the most important to me -- but like those two I understand an interesting conversation that is also creatively photographed can be powerful.
