The Narrative Immersion of the Tracking Shot
Watch this video essay that demonstrates how tracking shots take audiences into and through a film along with the characters.
Tag: Cinematography
The Narrative Benefits of the Long Take
Watch this video essay about a cinematography technique keeps you engaged with your setting, characters, and plot by keeping entire scenes uninterrupted by cuts.
The Enhancing Nature of the Lens Plot
Watch this video essay about a cinematography technique that draws viewers deeper into the story.
Seamus McGarvey on Executing the Photogenic Signatures of ‘Bad Times at the El Royale’
We chat with the cinematographer about his collaboration with Drew Goddard and the influences that fed the energetic neon-noir.
The 50 Best Final Shots in Movie History
Here’s lookin’ at you, beautiful final shots.
A Conversation with ‘Papillon’ Cinematographer Hagen Bogdanski
Bogdanski blazes a new 'Papillon' trail and gives some insight on the work of a cinematographer.
The Visual Austerity of ‘First Reformed’
Just like the transcendental movies Paul Schrader first wrote about 46 years ago, 'First Reformed' is shot in a restrained manner designed to open up space for the spiritual.
The 25 Most Beautiful Dean Cundey Shots
A celebration of one of Hollywood’s most prolific cinematographers.
The Infectious Cinematography of ‘Contagion’
Cinematography is a character in Contagion, and an acutely germaphobic one at that.
‘Generation Wealth’ Cinematographer Shana Hagan on How Cinematography Requires Human Connection
We talk to her about the intimate process of documentary filmmaking, her experience on set for 'Won't You Be My Neighbor?' and more.
