Lena Khan

Hi, I'm one of those directors in awe at all that my DPs do for you. In an effort to try to communicate my vision to my DP better, I've been trying to learn more about cinematography. I have a film set in the 70s, that I was contemplating some references photos for. As I was researching, I started thinking that perhaps the fact that many of them were set in the 70s or from the time period (though there is a vast difference in looks in the time period so not sure why people say "that 70s look") may have made them seem similar to me. I DEFINITELY didnt just pick all the 70s movies...but really felt these ones were the ones that captured my film. I have some of the stills posted here: http://www.pinterest.com/thetigerhunter/cinematography-references/ There are stills from films like Boogie Nights and Almost Famous (which is closest to the look I want) but some from Five Easy Pieces/American Hustle as well. My question to all you talented DPs on this forum -- DO these stills have a similar look, or do you actually see very important differences between a lot of the films and photographs? What are some of the differences you see? For instance, if I showed these to the DP I hire, will he think "wow these references photos are all over the place." I'm hoping I can learn. For example: I always thought the film might have the look of several Stephen Shore photographs...but then later a DP friend told me that MILK used those photographs as inspiration...and I feel MILK is quite far from the look I'm going for. I guess my questions are asking -- what are the key differences you see in some of the photographs that I marked, and what are the differences in what it takes to achieve those looks? Would appreciate any help as I struggle to learn what you all do! I attached a few of the photos here, too. Best, Lena

So sorry, I wasn't thinking. I just joined this group and am also looking to hire a DP very quickly for a project to shoot monday, and figured somebody cool enough to help me out may also be somebody nice to work with. For a music video, budget $50K.

Will give $20 for 20 minutes of your time (today) by phone. Need someone with experience shooting on a red, alexa, and film. Directing a film soon and had some questions before I hire my DP. Posted on the general board but not sure if that was the right place to post... Email me at ecmofilms@gmail.com

Thanks Randy -- didn't get a hold of you yet but sent a request. Anyone else willing to help a young filmmaker?

Hi all, I'm a director who has been trying to learn photography and cinematography for some time. I'm shooting a feature soon and wanted to ask some questions/get some advice from an experienced DP (of which there are many on this forum)! I have a bunch of reference photos online, and wanted to ask some details about what was required to create that look. I know everyone is busy and though I'm sure their knowledge is worth more, I can give somebody $15 for 20 minutes of time over the phone...but I need it today. Please contact me if you can help! I'm looking for somebody with experience also shooting on an Alexa, Red and film. Thanks! Maybe send your reel or resume or anything (I only have one $15 to spend, so sorry about that!) to ecmofilms@gmail.com ? Lena