Watch a movie a day which is equal to 365 days, 365 movies example whichever it is good or bad, The bad examples give the best way to learn from it. We learn from the mistakes which should not be repeated.
1. Tell us about your background and journey.
Born & Brought up in Mumbai my family is not from this profession though they supported me always as do what you want to become, After completing my Junior College I Completed my education as a Bachelor degree in film television and media production - Film Making from Mumbai University.
The Journey starts after you step out the Experience matters a lot. Also, side by I started working from the age 18th for my Experience & to make contacts. At the start as Event Promoter, As a Production Supervisor of Indian Super League ISL for the Team Mumbai City FC, Production Manager, Technical Production Head Which helped me to explore & travel 138 Cities as in 745 Places overall in India.
2. How and when did you realize your passion for creating films?
As from my Childhood I love to watch films with my Nani & Interested to be a part of the process how it is made, the planning, the edit, the departments. Work what you Love or Love what you work. As it was my passion for creating films. Love for Camera.
3. What are the important skills one should have to be a successful cinematographer?
Understanding Lights, Framing, Color Composition. Have patience because good things take times & the most important practice. Practice & a lot of Practice.
A Tip, watch a movie a day which is equal to 365 days, 365 movies example whichever it is good or bad, The bad examples give the best way to learn from it. We learn from the mistakes which should not be repeated.
4. Which film(s) do you appreciate the most for their cinematography?
4. Which film(s) do you appreciate the most for their cinematography?
There are a lot like as Inception, The Revenant, Gravity, Extraction, ZNMD, Beyond the Clouds, Swades, Breaking Bad, Dil Se, Barfi etc etc
5. What has been your biggest learning from your job?
That We Never stop Learning. Every day is a new way to learn from your life. The Biggest one is "Life is a Movie"
6. Which is your favourite book and why?
Frankly, I don't like books I tried reading it but I can't I'm a Good Listener.
- Shubham Tiwari Sam (Cinematographer, Filmmaker)
Interviewed By Pratibha Sahani
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