As a cinematographer, command of the technology you’re using must be such that it allows you to toss it aside, to essentially forget about it. Only then will you be able to embrace every possibility the medium offers.
Think about it… If you have a great idea for a painting but don’t know how to paint, your idea isn’t worth a dime.
The same applies to what we do.
First, master the craft. Then, go create…
Very true! And while you create, you keep learning the craft.
When I started creating projects, the technology was quite different than now.
Also, before breaking the rules you must learn them.