Understand the visual intention
The script, treatment and references establish the direction. I discuss contrast, colour, movement and framing with the director before choosing the technical approach.
Prepare the camera and lighting
Location checks and production constraints guide the camera, lenses and lighting package. My equipment is one resource; the final configuration depends on the film and availability.
Work within your production
As a director of photography, I focus on the image within the agreed production structure. Crew responsibilities, schedule and technical needs are clarified with the production team.
Keep the image consistent
Camera and monitoring choices are prepared with the intended postproduction workflow in mind. Any additional editing or grading work is scoped separately.
