Welcome to CINEMATOGRAPHY LIFE
Your hub for mastering the art of filmmaking. Here you’ll find practical tips, downloadable charts and reference guides, and curated gear recommendations to help you expose, light, and shoot like a pro. Whether you’re just starting out or sharpening your craft, Cinematography Life gives you the tools and knowledge to bring your vision to the screen.
CHARTS & DOCS
LOG EXPOSURE CHART
MASTER LOG EXPOSURE LIST
IRE TO STOPS CONVERSION CHART
GEAR
Affiliate Gear
Looking to upgrade your filmmaking kit? On this page, you’ll find a curated selection of cameras, lenses, lighting, and essential video gear that we personally recommend. Each item is linked through trusted affiliate partners, so when you purchase through these links, you’re not only getting great tools for your craft—you’re also helping support the channel at no extra cost to you.
Sony A7S3 Mirrorless
12MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor
UHD 4K 120p Video, 10-Bit 4:2:2 Internal
16-Bit Raw Output, HLG & S-Cinetone
759-Point Fast Hybrid AF
Sony 24-70mm f2.8 E-Mount G Master Lens
Full-Frame | f/2.8 to f/22
Fast Standard Zoom
22% Lighter, 18% Smaller than Previous
AF Motors, Floating Focus
Sekonic L-398A Light Meter
-Needle lock for quick and easy measurement readings
-Memory pointer for quick and easy reference to your last measured value
-Swivel head and needle lock
-Amorphous silicon photocell eliminates need for batteries
-Lumidisc for adjusting illumination contrast and measuring illumination intensity
Sekonic L-858D-U Light Meter
-Incident Metering for Ambient & Flash
-1° Spot Metering with Viewfinder
-Measuring Range: -5 to 22.9 EV (ISO 100)
-Illuminance Range: 0.1 to 2,000,000 lux
-Extensive Range of Cine & Video Settings
Dehancer Film Emulation
Dehancer is film emulation software developed over a decade of lab-based research on genuine film stock, delivering an authentic analogue look while offering tools for creative color grading.
Use Code: CL10 to get 10% OFF
SmallRig Mini Tripod
Tabletop Tripod with Arca-Type Compatible QR Plate, 360° Ball Head and 1/4 Screws Portable for Compact Cameras DSLRs, Phone, Gopro - BUT2664
