Day in the Life of a Narrative Cinematographer

[@markjob6354]

*So refreshing to know there's still directors and DP's who believe in the continued relevancy of motion picture film principal photography. I shoot mostly digital these days, but I'm an old film shooter.*

[@chanceseverson]

Love seeing something as niche as a 16mm car shoot as someone that never works with film!

[@nkosiroma]

Yeah it’s a rare one, had a blast shooting it!

[@staceyroma8543]

Enjoy seeing how the sets flow, and all the people coming together to make it happen!

[@4csproductions]

I'm following! It's nice to see that you all are in Chicago. I thoroughly enjoyed this!

[@candersonset]

I had the opportunity to work with Midwest Camera Car on a feature down here near Brandon Florida called Dark My Light. They have some immaculate gear. We also shot on 16mm film too! Great BTS, keep it up!

[@wearetrackclub]

Super cool to see the process! Great insights, Nkosi 🔥

[@timdanyo898]

At first I thought it seemed overkill with the entire car rig and trailer, but it really adds super flexibility and control to adapt to changing lighting conditions. Nice work team!

[@nkosiroma]

The biggest thing it adds is safety for the actors and consistency for the entire production!

[@eddie_g]

This is amazing! Def need more of this

[@nkosiroma]

Glad it’s useful for you bro!

[@Chrstphr03]

Thank you. More please.

[@ericiyoob]

Really awesome insight! You give inspiration and hope that a career as a Cinematographer can happen and will happen, if you put the work in and your mind to it. I am so proud of you Nkosi, I hope we can meet soon!

[@nkosiroma]

Glad you enjoyed it man! Appreciate you!

[@nebukadnezzar3578]

So refreshing content, really! Would love to see more. Maybe, only if possible of course, you could include some more „through-the-lens“ footage. When you looked through the viewfinder, I was always keen to know what you saw ;-)

[@nkosiroma]

Haha noted!!

[@dominicpclarke]

Thanks! Wanna see the results.

[@thefruitfulforeman]

Super interesting watch, thanks so much Nkosi! I'm curious if you have any advice when it comes to building relationship with director's to collaborate on narrative projects like this?

[@nkosiroma]

This job was a little different, because most of the relationship was built after I was hired. Regardless, I try to be myself while matching the director’s energy, meeting them where they’re at experience wise, and providing options to help inform their decisions while maintaining the initial vision. I could probably make a whole video on this haha.

[@cinemabandits]

More of this please

[@nkosiroma]

🫡

[@sanelendlovu1893]

Hey brother, love the channel. Love this video. ❤ How much film would you recommend having for a one day shoot? Love from South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤ #filmmaker

[@CliftonAgbortabi]

This was truly fluid and what a hell of a team . Not to mention the Africa restaurant 🤌🏾

[@nkosiroma]

Haha yes!! Thank you!

[@NileStudios]

Nice work.

[@nkosiroma]

Thanks!

[@DethronerX]

Thank you for sharing this! Cool camera setup. Are you using any filters to shoot through the car windshield? CPL or something.

[@nkosiroma]

CPL!

[@YoungBlaze]

so im like daang, whats this budget ! nice

[@monkbumbleturtle]

What kind of adapter are you using for the lenses? It's PL to PL?

[@nkosiroma]

The Digiprimes are B4 lenses, so B4 to PL!

[@monkbumbleturtle]

Thanks much.

[@Spectrumpicture]

My goodness, I’d be stressed to strap my career lifeline to the hood of a moving car on a rainy day.

[@nkosiroma]

there were nerve wracking moments, but an experienced and thoughtful crew wash the worries away :)

[@p.m1777]

i know a south african name