Aberration in The Lens: Roger Deakins and Jesse James
The genius cinematographer's laconic take on the modern western is a masterclass in film photography and light.
Tag: Cinematography
Deep Focus: ‘Us’ and The Split Diopter
The classic cinematic tool forever tethers its performers and characters.
The Cinematography of ‘The Favourite’
Oscar-nominated DP Robbie Ryan walks us through some of the film's perfect shots and tells us about the cinematic image that inspires him the most.
The Cinematography of ‘Cold War’
Oscar-nominated DP Lukasz Żal discusses his aesthetic influences, stylistic choices, and the intimate nature of working on such a personal film.
The Cinematography of ‘Roma’
Alfonso Cuarón balances intimacy and grandeur in his most personal film to date.
The Cinematography of ‘Never Look Away’
For Oscar nominee Caleb Deschanel, cinematography is the simple art of storytelling. Learn the skill, study the skill, and let emotion take control.
The Cinematography of ‘A Star is Born’
Academy Award nominated cinematographer Matthew Libatique shares his experiences working with Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga and capturing a once in a lifetime opportunity.
The Academy is Wrong
Filmmakers begin to speak out against The Academy's decision to relegate four awards to commercial breaks and the message is the clear: this is wrong.
Exploring ‘The Man in the High Castle’ with Cinematographer Gonzalo Amat
We talk in depth about how your favorite scenes from the third season were shot and how the cinematography changed with the addition of more science fiction elements.
6 Filmmaking Tips from Sergei Eisenstein
The legendary filmmaker behind 'Battleship Potemkin' talks inspiration, innovation, and the key to great cinematography.