I think it means you ' ve played the game with your steam controller before . It ' d be helpful for games that don ' t have official support but you ' ve set up bindings and used it before . <| sep |> Nothing in a book or a blog can teach you as well as being on set . Understanding how to communicate effectively with every department is far more important to creating your image then which camera you choose . I know that sounds a bit extreme , but I have worked in lighting for the past 8 years , with ASC members and kids fresh out of college shooting . The camera is either a Red , an Alexa or Sony . The images all have their only particularity nuances because of said camera I guess , but that ' s not what makes a great image . What makes a great image is a special location , with great art direction , fantastic set design , spectacular lighting , interesting framing , dynamic camera movement , etc . Bringing all of those elements together in front of the lens can fall onto the cinematographer and it is crucial that they be able to manage it . The best cinematographers I have worked for , young or old , are those that can kept a calm head and make clear concise decisions . No book will teach you how to do that . I believe it ' s important to learn your craft before calling yourself a cinematographer . That being said , the trend now a days is to buy a Red , Arri or Sony straight out of college and fake till you make it . Just know that if you choose that route , I and many other crew members think less of you professionally . Fair warning , no hard feelings .