What does dop mean?

The camera director, DOP, is the key person in charge of the pre-shooting department and has important creative ability. They made an extraordinary film with a unique perspective and visual image.

Understanding the script is the basis for photographers to start their work, using all kinds of stills, split mirrors, film materials and so on. Help them create better. They should closely cooperate with the external factors needed for creation, such as lighting, framing and camera movement.

We should get on well with the photographers, the first and second photographers and the crew. In the process of shooting, photographers should cooperate with lighting engineers, furniture engineers, fashion designers and makeup departments. To deeply understand the script, it is necessary to meet the director and discuss the visual style of the film, including the next move, technical problems and landscape exploration.

How to do a good job in camera guidance;

1. To be a good camera director, we must first improve our aesthetics. We should always discuss and learn camera technology and skills with the director, camera team, crew and lighting department to improve our ability.

2. In terms of management, the director of photography needs to make a pre-shooting plan, test and make shooting equipment, enjoy the scenery and control the quality according to the shooting sequence of the script. For the crew with funds, the photography director also needs to guide the cameraman to shoot test samples for the director's reference.

3. The camera director should understand the script and put forward constructive suggestions to the director according to the actual situation. The camera director should have a good relationship with the cameraman, the first and second cameramen and other crew members. In the process of shooting, the camera director should coordinate the work of lighting engineers, furniture engineers, fashion designers and makeup departments. Make the final painting achieve the desired effect.