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A great way to understand contrast and its impact on cinematography is to view shots yo… — @imPatrickT

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A great way to understand contrast and its impact on cinematography is to view shots you like in black and white. I know photographers and DPs who monitor their images this way when shooting - it helps focus on light and composition without the distraction of color. Sometimes,

A great way to understand contrast and its impact on cinematography is to view shots you like in black and white. I know photographers and DPs who monitor their images this way when shooting - it helps focus on light and composition without the distraction of color. Sometimes, when I’m color grading or editing my photos, I start in black and white to get the ratios between light and shadow right before reintroducing color. I’ve never come across a film I like aesthetically that doesn’t look just as good (or sometimes even better) in monochrome - If it works in black and white, it’s almost…

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