A resident of Bozeman, Montana, David Devlin started out as a still photographer, winning the Kodak Medallion Award in 1987. Since then, David Devlin has worked on a number of films as a cinematographer.

1. What Do Cinematographers Do?
David Devlin, Bozeman, Montana

2. Introduction
• A resident of Bozeman, Montana, David Devlin started out as a still photographer,
winning the Kodak Medallion Award in 1987. Since then, David Devlin has worked
on a number of films as a cinematographer.
Also known as the director of photography, the cinematographer maintains
responsibility for all the visual aspects of a film, including the lighting and feel of
the picture. Cinematographers must consider a number of key aspects of a film,
such as whether to shoot the picture in digital or film format and whether it will be
in color or in black and white. For color films, they must decide whether the film
would be best with vibrant colors or a more faded look.
In terms of movement, cinematographers have to consider what the camera
should reveal, specifically whether it should focus on one character’s point of view
or whether it should provide the spectator with a broader picture. Throughout the
entire production process, cinematographers work in close collaboration with
directors to answer these key questions and make decisions that reflect the
director’s vision and enhance the final product.