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Exploring ‘The Man in the High Castle’ with Cinematographer Gonzalo Amat

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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.

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6 Filmmaking Tips from Sergei Eisenstein

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The legendary filmmaker behind ‘Battleship Potemkin’ talks inspiration, innovation, and the key to great cinematography.

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The Narrative Immersion of the Tracking Shot

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Watch this video essay that demonstrates how tracking shots take audiences into and through a film along with the characters.

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The Narrative Benefits of the Long Take

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Watch this video essay about a cinematography technique keeps you engaged with your setting, characters, and plot by keeping entire scenes uninterrupted by cuts.

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The Enhancing Nature of the Lens Plot

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Watch this video essay about a cinematography technique that draws viewers deeper into the story.

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Seamus McGarvey on Executing the Photogenic Signatures of ‘Bad Times at the El Royale’

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We chat with the cinematographer about his collaboration with Drew Goddard and the influences that fed the energetic neon-noir.

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A Conversation with ‘Papillon’ Cinematographer Hagen Bogdanski

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Bogdanski blazes a new ‘Papillon’ trail and gives some insight on the work of a cinematographer.

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The Visual Austerity of ‘First Reformed’

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Just like the transcendental movies Paul Schrader first wrote about 46 years ago, ‘First Reformed’ is shot in a restrained manner designed to open up space for the spiritual.

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The 25 Most Beautiful Dean Cundey Shots

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