a director of photography also know as a DP is the person responsible for capturing the images in a movie from a web site here is a list of some of the qualifications of a DP
"A cinematographer is also known as the director of photography or DP for short. They are the head of the camera department and it is their job to capture the photographic impression of the directors' vision. Although the director determines the action and blocking of a given scene, it is the DP who looks through the camera to catch the moment on film. The director gives his/her vision of a particular shot to the DP who then translates that into how the camera will capture it.""The DP receives a "shot-list" from the director and then analyzes how each scene will be lit, which camera filters and lenses to use, as well as the position of the camera."
"To be a truly memorable cinematographer, there are a few skill sets you will want to master:
* Your Eye: Before the camera captures a shot, you will need to fully envision it in your own mind first. This is one skill you need to develop now."
"Lighting: Study lighting. In every day life look around you and see how light works to set a mood. You have to understand how to work with lighting to get the most out of your shots."
Technology: Stay up on the latest photographic technology.
I don't see how this is any different than a still photographer
watch "masters of light" and tell me what they talk about is vastly different than what a stills photographer does
saying the crafts are unrelated is l like saying don't study the works of the masters because they worked in oils and we work in silver process or digital so its not related
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the above was taken from about .com
Originally posted by OregonJim I have no idea what you're talking about.