Cinematography

All by Myself: A Montage of Loneliness in Cinema

Behold the power of being alone. For all the powerful imagery film can capture and create, sometimes it’s still the most… Read More

A Conversation with DP Toby Oliver on Crafting The Look of ‘Get Out’

How he and director Jordan Peele crafted the look of the allegorical horror hit.Cinematographer Toby Oliver’s involvement with Jordan Peele’s Get… Read More

Women in Film: A New Video Celebrates Female Cinematographers

A comprehensive and elegant appreciation. When it comes to glory, cinematographers are pretty far down the Hollywood food chain. Sure,… Read More

Eye Contact: The In-Your-Face Cinema of Spike Lee

Here is a supercut that, like the films of Spike Lee, isn't afraid to make eye contact with the audience. Read More

The Beautiful Economy of Cinematographer Sean Bobbitt

The eye behind Steve McQueen.Though his most notable work has been with British filmmakers, cinematographer Sean Bobbitt is Texas born and… Read More

Stalking Cinema: The Surrogacy of Tracking Shots

A new video compiles the best examples from contemporary films.Out of all the kinetic uses of camera employed by cinematographers,… Read More

The Known Unknown: Silhouettes in ‘Arrival’

How a balance of shadows and substance enrich the sci-fi blockbuster.So much of Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival is about not knowing.… Read More

Stealing Beauty: A Compilation of the 21st Century’s Best Cinematography

Did your favorite film make the cut?Cinematography has come a long way in the last 100+ years. In the early days… Read More

The Perfect Shots of Oscars 2017

Celebrating the momentary beauty within the best feature films of 2017, according to The Academy.As we’re celebrating Oscar Week, it wouldn’t… Read More