The Wandering DP – The Complete Playbook Series

Key Features & Benefits

 

• Proprietary System: Learn a “Cinematography System” developed from years of on-set trial and error, providing a universal, reliable method for producing consistent, high-quality images.

• Focus: Mastering blocking, framing, and coverage to maximize efficiency and improve results regardless of the scene, location, or equipment.

• Efficiency: The system helps DPs make better decisions faster, act more efficiently on set, and predict potential issues before they arise.

• Instructor: Patrick O’Sullivan, a cinematographer since 2009 and host of The Wandering DP Podcast.

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Bundle Contents (4 Courses – Forming the Foundation)

 

The bundle covers the key, frequently encountered scenarios using the BODVO system of blocking and coverage:

1. A Cinematography System: The Playbook Approach (Volume I): Presents the core proprietary system, foundational concepts, and decision-tree structure. (8 modules, over 60 lessons/7+ hours)

2. A Cinematography System: The Playbook Approach – Volume II (Guide to Blocking & Coverage): Focuses in-depth on the Office Scenario (one of the “5 Scenarios”)—the most common scene format.

3. A Cinematography System: The Playbook Approach – Volume III (The Foundation of Filmmaking): Addresses the Dining Room Table scene—the most complex setup involving multiple actors, focusing on coverage, positioning, and lighting approaches (Overhead vs. Outside).

4. Cinematography: The Vehicle Series – Blocking, Framing, & Execution: The final chapter of the BODVO system, focusing on the highly technical challenges of shooting inside vehicles (cars, planes, trains).

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Course Access & Target Audience

 

• Access: Lifetime Access to all course videos and updates.

• For Whom: Cinematographers of all experience levels looking to move beyond technical knowledge and adopt a professional, complete roadmap for the entire commercial production process.