Cinematography : Happy Holidays to All by Ken Glaza

Isn't this in the wrong place? Not about cinematography - which is the art and science of photographing the moving image. You should post this under post-production, editing or general filmmaking.

You may have explained why sound is not considered important to cinematographers. At leased a basic understanding of how it can change your visual perspective when used to enhance the total experience should be included in your science and training. The technologies of today make sound way more available and simple than when "Talkies" first came on the market. Imagine how sound changed the way Al Jolson was filmed. Or what about making and timing out shots for that lunch bag pop when the monster grabs your butt? The absolute division between sound and cinematography are becoming blurred. We need to work together.

Ken, as a gaffer I have always been pals with the sound dept. My buddy, John Murphy, is writing a book on sound recording for my new book series with Bloomsbury Press and another friend John Averese is writing one on Post Sound Design. No one said sound isn't important. What I said is that your post is in the wrong place. You should put it where it will get the right attention and get the most views. This discussion is centered on lighting and camera. So people looking here are not editors, screenwriters, prop people, sound people, etc. It would be better for you to be posting somewhere that people would look who would want your service. Camera people do not hire post sound people and are never involved in it.

Point taken. Your group may not be directly appealing to editors, screenwriters, prop people, sound people, etc but cinematographers do have an influence when they recommend experts to compliment their efforts. However, because of technology and KnR.net speaking from the Indy business, all of those titles including producer and director could easily be and are usually one person. Truly a monumental undertaking for them. I wanted to make your group that are probably being watched by editors, screenwriters, prop people, sound people, etc. aware that there are alternatives to DIY mentality to save a buck. Like penny wise pound foolish. Yes I have written for other categories. I appreciate the ever more important team efforts necessary to make a great film and would not mind collaboratively working with experts in cinematography pre and post productions. Due to advancements in technologies, our duties do intermingle through out the entire process. I would like to see your book series with Bloomberg. Sounds like it will be great to have in my library and to share with my students.