Morgan Sandler
Morgan Sandler is a professor of Digital Film Production at the University of La Verne in Southern California.
Although he teaches a wide array of classes, he specializes in film production and theory. His love of visual storytelling and creating powerful images guides his teaching and curriculum as does his passion for education.
Previously, he helped design the Digital Cinematography program at California State University, Los Angeles where he also served as an adjunct professor. He also previously served as the Course Director of Cinematography at The Los Angeles Film School, where he taught for 10 years.
Morgan has spent nearly 20 years working professionally as a cinematographer and camera operator for the film and television industries, which he continues to do when outside of the classroom. Morgan holds an M.F.A. in Film, Television and Theatre from California State University Los Angeles.
Morgan is also an avid landscape photographer, who enjoys travelling with his family and documenting their journeys. He is a proud husband and father of two wonderful daughters; Stella and Eleanor.
The Film Director’s Bag of Tricks: Get What You Want from Writers and Actors
Sound Design: The Expressive Power of Music, Voice and Sound Effects in Cinema and Interactive Media
Master Shots, Volume 1: 100 Advanced Camera Techniques to Get an Expensive Look on Your Low-Budget Movie (2nd Edition)
Directing the Camera: How Professional Directors Use a Moving Camera to Energize Their Films
Directing Great Television: Inside TV’s New Golden Age
Shoot Like Spielberg: The Visual Secrets of Action, Wonder and Emotional Adventure
Animation Unleashed: 100 Principles Every Animator, Comic Book Writer, Filmmaker, Video Artist, and Game Developer Should Know
Master Shots, Volume 3: The Director’s Vision; 100 Setups, Scenes and Moves for Your Breakthrough Movie
Cinematography for Directors (2nd Edition)
Getting It Done: The Ultimate Production Assistant Guide