Cinematography

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Wicked Wicked Split Screen

‘Wicked, Wicked,’ Polyrhythmic Form, and the Vicious Split-Screen

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My god, I’m seeing double.

Brett Jutkiewicz Scream 6

How ‘Scream 6’ Broke Away from the Franchise’s Visual Tradition

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We chat with cinematographer Brett Jutkiewicz about ‘Scream 6,’ transforming Montreal into New York City, and why spherical lenses were the only way to go.

Wally Pfister Cinematography

From ‘Momento’ to ‘Moneyball’: A Beginner’s Guide to Wally Pfister

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Never underestimate the erotic thriller to ‘Batman’ pipeline.

It Follows Cinematography

How the Cinematography in ‘It Follows’ Trains You To Be Paranoid

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Thanks, ‘It Follows’ for making a slow pan feel so scary.

Crimes Of The Future

In Profile: The Art of the Cinematic Close-Up

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/Are/ you ready for your close-up, Mr. DeMille?

Black Sea Shallow Depth Of Field

The Casual Film Lover’s Guide to Shallow Depth of Field

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Toss a coin to your focus puller.

The Last Black Man In Sf Grass

Celebrating The Cinematography of Adam Newport-Berra

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From ‘Euphoria’ and ‘The Bear’ to Adele music videos and beyond!

Linus Sandgren Cinematography

From ‘First Man’ to 007: The Cinematography of Linus Sandgren

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Want to know more about the ‘No Time to Die’ cinematographer? Can’t say we blame you.

The Grand Budapest Hotel Bokeh

The Casual Film Lover’s Guide to the Bokeh Effect

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If it ain’t bokeh don’t fix it.