Cinematographer Christopher Baffa, ASC.
I want to take a moment to honor cinematographer Christopher Baffa, ASC.
Christopher has spent his career in cinematography, shaping the look of some of television's most memorable shows. He photographed the pilot and all seven seasons of Nip/Tuck, the pilot and first three seasons of Glee, and the pilots of The Closer and American Horror Story, along with feature films such as Running with Scissors and Suicide Kings. His cinematography uses light, shadow, color and careful camera placement to set the mood of every scene, from the glossy world of Nip/Tuck to the dread of American Horror Story. In 1999, Variety named him one of its Ten Cinematographers to Watch, and in the spring of 2007 he was invited to become a member of the American Society of Cinematographers.
Christopher has been teaching with us since November 14, 2009, when he led The Power of the Image, a master cinematography workshop in New York. Years later he became one of our most popular webinar teachers, teaching live sessions on lighting, composition, camera movement, color and horror cinematography with filmmakers around the world.
Christopher is an excellent instructor, and he brings the same professional standard to his classes that he brings to every production. He pays great attention to detail and prepares carefully for every live webinar, with examples ready to show, and he delivers a thoughtful presentation on every subject he discusses. He is a great communicator who makes every lesson clear and practical, and he teaches beginners and experienced filmmakers alike with the same patience and warmth. He is a good-hearted person who truly cares about helping the next generation learn the art of cinematography. Our filmmakers have learned so much from him.
Thank you, Christopher. It is an honor to work with you.
Kim
Learn cinematography from Christopher in his courses:
- Horror Cinematography with Christopher Baffa, ASC
- Composition & Framing for Film and TV with Christopher Baffa, ASC
Christopher's website: christopherbaffaasc.com
Christopher on our Cinematographer Honor Roll: studentfilmmakers.com/cinematographers
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