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May 22, 2012

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Sol Negrin, Candid Cameraman

Sol Negrin shows students in his Intermediate Cinematography course at Five Towns College the ropes. Photo by Terence Krey.

Noted cinematographer goes from the set to the classroom at Five Towns College

Einstein once said that, “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” But when it comes to teaching the art of moviemaking—particularly cinematography—that task might be easier said than done, as reading textbooks and analyzing films cannot truly prepare a student for the realities of a film set. Veteran cinematographer Sol Negrin, ASC, now a professor at New York's Five Towns College, understands the challenges of bringing cinematography from the set to the classroom. Not one to hoard his knowledge, Negrin shares his tricks for the best ways to teach—and learn—cinematography. (No comments yet)


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