Cinematography

A Conversation with ‘Papillon’ Cinematographer Hagen Bogdanski

Bogdanski blazes a new 'Papillon' trail and gives some insight on the work of a cinematographer. Read More

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… Read More

The 25 Most Beautiful Dean Cundey Shots

A celebration of one of Hollywood’s most prolific cinematographers. Read More

The Infectious Cinematography of ‘Contagion’

Cinematography is a character in 'Contagion,' and an acutely germaphobic one at that. Read More

‘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… Read More

A Beginner’s Guide to Busby Berkeley

His set-pieces are legend, his showgirls are legion: here’s your crash course in the master of Hollywood escapism. Read More

Frank G. DeMarco on Capturing Punk Rock Grit in ‘How To Talk To Girls At Parties’

We chat with the cinematographer behind John Cameron Mitchell's latest phantasmagorical punk rock fable. Read More

Roger Deakins Is Bullish on the Future of Digital Cinematography

Where Janusz Kaminski was concerned about losing himself, Deakins is ever the pragmatist. Read More

How ‘Breaking Bad’ Turns the Camera into a Character

An ode to the show's brilliant POV shots. Read More