A film set generates terabytes of sensitive data. A leaked script, a closed-set intimate scene, or a pre-visualization of an unreleased product is a data breach. Therefore, a modern DP Manual for a cinematographer must now include:
The term "DP Manual" serves two masters: the guardian of privacy and the guardian of the image. In both cases, the manual is a promise. It promises regulators that you handle data ethically. It promises directors that you will capture the light consistently. dp manual