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What is cinematography? Well, much like everything else in the creative industry, cinematography is an art form. In dictionary terms, cinematography is "the art of making motion pictures." 

But how to power through the saturated filmmaking industry or how to even get started? Find out today! Best techniques and tips according to Joe Douglas to get you started on the right foot.

Director of photography or cinematographer (often shortened DP or DoP), is the chief of camera, light, colouring, framing, exposure and camera movement, also responsible for making the artistic and technical decisions related to the image. Joe Douglas is a UK DoP working mainly in commercials, but music videos, food or photography as well. 

In this episode, Joe explains what is it that he does, and how did he became a DP. He talks on experience, inspiration, favorite gear or the best. and worst moments in his career. And so much more! Don't miss it. Happy listening!

What does being an artistic director mean exactly? Confused? Yeah, we were too. Luckily, Philip Ilson, creator and an artistic director of the London Short Film Festival shed a bit of light on the matter. Philip started the festival in 2004 and in his own words '20 years later here we are'. If you'd like to hear more about what exactly does he do and how did the London Short Film Festival grew over the years, just get your headphones out and give it a listen.

James Kent is an amazing British film director, well-known for his work on ‘Testament of Youth’ featuring Alicia Vikander and Kit Harington or ‘The Aftermath’ with Keira Knightley and Alexander Skarsgård.

With Wedio Talk, James shares everything you need to know about directing: what does a film director do, how to become a film director, skills needed, what to expect and who to work with. He also reminisces about his best experience and worst nightmares of his career as well as where he finds inspiration.