Cinematography

Filmmaking element.

Barry Lyndon Light

How NASA Contributed to the Cinematography of ‘Barry Lyndon’

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Kubrick shed stodgy costume drama aesthetic by embracing top tier technology.

Jesse James Deakins

Aberration in The Lens: Roger Deakins and Jesse James

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The genius cinematographer’s laconic take on the modern western is a masterclass in film photography and light.

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Deep Focus: ‘Us’ and The Split Diopter

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The classic cinematic tool forever tethers its performers and characters.

Weisz Blood

The Cinematography of ‘The Favourite’

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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.

Cold War Zula Wiktor

The Cinematography of ‘Cold War’

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Oscar-nominated DP Lukasz Żal discusses his aesthetic influences, stylistic choices, and the intimate nature of working on such a personal film.

Roma

The Cinematography of ‘Roma’

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Alfonso Cuarón balances intimacy and grandeur in his most personal film to date.

Never Look Away cinematography

The Cinematography of ‘Never Look Away’

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For Oscar nominee Caleb Deschanel, cinematography is the simple art of storytelling. Learn the skill, study the skill, and let emotion take control.

A Star Is Born Bradley Cooper Lady Gaga

The Cinematography of ‘A Star is Born’

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Academy Award nominated cinematographer Matthew Libatique shares his experiences working with Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga and capturing a once in a lifetime opportunity.

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The Academy is Wrong

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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.