Watch Like a Photographer: 10 Movies to Train Your Eye

A free guide to 10 movies that teach light, color, and composition, with a simple way to study each one. No new gear needed.

Amélie is one of my favorite movies of all time. Pause on almost any frame, and you'll see a photograph. The light, the color, and the angles all work together, on purpose.

After more than 30 years behind the camera, that still gets me excited. Movies are one of the best teachers we have. But a movie has motion and sound to tell its story. As photographers, we get one still image. That's why it pays to study how great films use light, color, and composition.

So I made this free guide. It gives you 10 movies worth studying and a simple way to study them. You don't need new gear. You just need to slow down and look.

What's inside:

• 10 films grouped by what they teach: Light, Color, and Composition
• What to watch for in each film, and the lesson behind it
• A "Try this" photo assignment for every movie
• My simple 6-step method for studying a movie like a photographer
• Three questions to ask when you pause on a frame you love
• A printable movie study sheet
• Ratings for each film, so you can choose what's right for you

Who it's for: beginners and hobby photographers who want to see better, and anyone who loves a beautiful movie. No violent or gory picks.

Instant PDF download. Print it, or keep it on your phone for movie night.

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