How do these filmmakers get ready to roll camera?

From morning routines and preproduction rituals to in-the-moment decisions on set, cinematographers develop personal systems that underpin their creative process. In this video, a wide-ranging group of filmmakers reflect on the habits, tools and instincts that shape their work. Their responses range from the technical to the personal, offering a revealing glimpse into the daily practices and creative mindsets that help cinematographers prepare for a shoot, stay grounded on set, and know when a setup is ready for action.
Filmmakers featured in this video are:
Shelly Johnson ASC – cinematographer
Jonathan Sela ASC – cinematographer
Autumn Durald Arkapaw ASC – cinematographer
Phedon Papamichael ASC GSC – cinematographer
Anna Smoroňová ASK – cinematographer
Jamie D. Ramsay BSC SASC – cinematographer
Rodrigo Prieto ASC AMC – cinematographer
Michał Sobociński PSC – cinematographer
Alexis Zabé ASC AMC – cinematographer
Adriano Goldman ASC BSC ABC – cinematographer
Mandy Walker AM ASC ACS – cinematographer
Erik Alexander Wilson BSC – cinematographer
Andy Lowe – gaffer