THE DP MINDSET

A no fluff, straight to the point, cinematography course.

The DP Mindset will give you the plan to make great images every time.

15 years of DP knowledge in one course.

It’s not about the camera, the lights or the gear. It’s about the MINDSET. In this course, award winning cinematographer, SPENSER SAKURAI, will teach you the mindset to approach any setup or scene with intention, and always come out with best images possible as a Director of Photography.

“This is the exact mindset I use on every one of my projects.”

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Eliminate those pre-shoot nerves in less time than it takes to watch Dune 2.

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Is this course for you?

YES! If….

  • You’re sick of culling through hundreds of online videos trying to learn.

  • You’ve been pressing record but aren’t happy with your images.

  • You know what looks good but aren’t sure how to get there yourself.

  • You want a foolproof plan to make a great image every time.

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • My mindset and framework to making a great image every time I go out to shoot.

  • My pre-production workflow, including the shoot’s intention, frame references, building a look and my FREE shooting LUT workflow.

  • How I handle the actual shoot day. From location scouting, to setting up and creating each shot. You’ll get to shadow me through this whole process.

  • How to problem solve lighting for day or night time setups.

  • How to handle different shooting environments, like interiors, exteriors, white rooms or rooms with colored or textured walls.

  • And lastly, how to quickly color grade your footage after each shoot for efficient self promotion.

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MINDSET + COMMUNITY

MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES

  • Exclusive access to Spenser Sakurai in the Discord Community

  • A foolproof image checklist to make great images every time.

  • 10% off Frame Set membership

  • 18 lessons including extensive lighting setup walkthroughs & a FREE LUT workflow!

  • Unlimited 24/7 course access

Everything I wish I knew when I started.

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MEMBER TESTIMONIALS

  • Spenser’s course and wisdom changed the quality of footage I was shooting & producing INSTANTLY. Lots of people teach you how to pick up a camera, or set up a light.. Spenser helps teach you WHY you do those things.

    - Kylr Coffman

  • It immediately became clear that one of the best aspects of the course is Spenser’s ability to breakdown concepts in a really digestible way. Allowing anyone, regardless of their previous skill level, to jump in and hit the ground running.

    - James Friel

  • Usually courses can feel like marathons I have to get through, but this left me excited and confident that I can go make amazing looking films.

    - Jeff Richardson

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LEARN THE MINDSET

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The DP Mindset
$450.00
One time
$275.00
For 2 months

Members can earn back 2–4× the cost of the course in a single day using the DP Mindset.

✓ 18 lessons w/ extensive lighting setup walkthroughs
✓ "The DP Mindset" foolproof image checklist
✓ Exclusive access to Spenser Sakurai in the Discord Community
✓ 10% Frame Set discount
✓ Unlimited 24/7 lifetime access

 FAQs

  • No! This course is about a mindset. A mindset that is useful for beginners, to others that are well into their cinematography journey.

  • No. This course focuses more on what you put in front of the camera and not the gear or camera itself.

  • Log in to your account to view the course videos at any time.

  • No. Given the nature of the course, all sales are final.

  • The current lessons are in English, but reach out and I can arrange a subtitled version for your language.