Nikita Khatsarevich · Director of Photography

40+ breakdowns.
Real shoots. Real decisions.

Go behind the scenes of real commercial productions. Learn the camera, lighting, lens choices and creative decisions behind every shot.

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Breakdown Library

Real commercial projects, taken apart frame by frame — lighting, camera, lenses and the production decisions behind them.

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(For Free) Basketball Commercial / Camera Work
How to shot on FPV DRONE + HANDS Free
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How to shot on FPV DRONE + HANDS
Basketball Commercial / Lights + Unreal Engine Prep Members
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Basketball Commercial / Lights + Unreal Engine Prep
Ten Camera Moves I Actually Use Members
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Ten Camera Moves I Actually Use
How to shoot on big chromakey Members
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How to shoot on big chromakey
How to shoot motorcycle in a studio? / YAMAHA R1 Members
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How to shoot motorcycle in a studio? / YAMAHA R1
Sony FX3 - My secret Weapon on Set Members
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Sony FX3 - My secret Weapon on Set
Car Commercial on LED Walls Members
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Car Commercial on LED Walls
The Art of Minimal Lighting Members
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The Art of Minimal Lighting

What's included

Everything you need to improve as a commercial DP

A complete, growing library of how real commercial work actually gets made — camera, light and the decisions behind them.

Breakdown Library

Unlimited access to 40+ commercial cinematography breakdowns, with new productions added every month.

Lighting Setups

Real lighting diagrams, fixture choices, motivation, ratios and on-set lighting workflows.

Camera Workflow

Lens selection, framing, camera movement, blocking, exposure and professional camera operating techniques.

Behind the Scenes

Exclusive BTS photos and videos from real commercial productions around the world.

Production Notes

The thinking behind every creative and technical decision — not just what we did, but why we did it.

Unreal Engine & Virtual Production

Exclusive content covering previs, virtual production workflows and modern commercial techniques.

Members Community

Private members chat to ask questions, discuss projects and connect with other filmmakers.

New Content Every Month

The library keeps growing with every new commercial production I shoot.

40+Commercial breakdowns
100+Lighting setups in total
100%Real productions, not tutorials
MonthlyNew content added

Why members join

Real productions, not recreated tutorials

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Ready to see how commercials are really made?

Become a member and get unlimited access to my full library of real commercial breakdowns — camera, lighting and the decisions behind every shot, with new productions added every month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the membership — what's included, how billing works, and who it's for.

What does my membership include?

Your membership gives you access to all breakdowns included in your selected plan for as long as your subscription is active. New breakdowns are added every month, so the library keeps growing.

Which membership should I choose?

Choose the plan that fits your goals:

  • Lighting — access every lighting breakdown.
  • Camera — access every camera breakdown.
  • God Mode — get everything. Full access to both libraries and all future breakdowns. Best value.
How do I join the community?

Discord access is usually added automatically after you become a member. If you don't receive access, simply send me a direct message on Patreon and I'll help you get set up.

Is this a monthly subscription?

Yes. Your membership is billed monthly and renews automatically until canceled.

Can I cancel anytime?

Absolutely. Cancel whenever you like through Patreon. You'll keep access until the end of your current billing period.

Who is this for?

Designed for cinematographers, camera operators, filmmakers and film students who want to learn from real commercial productions.

Are these real projects?

Yes. Every breakdown comes from actual commercial shoots, showing the real lighting setups, camera decisions, challenges and workflows used on set.

Do I need expensive gear?

No. The techniques and creative principles can be applied at any budget level.

Will new content be added?

Yes. New breakdowns are released every month, with premium courses coming soon.

Why is this hosted on Patreon?

Patreon provides secure payments, easy subscription management and instant access to your membership, allowing me to focus on creating new educational content.

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