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The Pretty, Pretty Good… Cinematography on “Curb Your Enthusiasm”
“We're pretty precise as far as the... planning what's going to happen in the scene and we have really good people that know how...
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The Shape and Size and Speed of Water: How “Aquarela” Advances High Frame Rate Filmmaking
Shot at 96 frames-per-second at remote locations all across the globe, “Aquarela” is a monumental new documentary about the elemental power of ice and...
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M. Night Shyamalan’s “Servant:” How to Master the Slow Burn in Storytelling
Single-location psychological thriller recently renewed for a second season on Apple TV+ explores trauma and loss.
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The Tonal Trick of Editing “Jojo Rabbit”
“As much as we've talked about it, I don't see such a huge gulf between comedy and drama.”
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“1917:” Every Kind of Shot Used (Screenrant)
Traditional filmmaking language was adapted, adjusted and evolved
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Getting the “Joker” Grade in DaVinci Resolve 16
In this two-part tutorial, Qazi Waqas of The Post Village details how to duplicate the visual style of Joker using Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve...
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Watch: Introduction to Color Grading in Adobe Premiere Pro
Creating different looks for your videos using the Lumetri Color Panel in Adobe Premiere Pro
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Editor Jennifer Lame on Managing the Many Layers of “Marriage Story”
As Noah Baumbach’s longtime editor, Jennifer Lame started working on the Netflix feature well before principal photography, spending hours with the director breaking down...
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One Big Score: Capturing the Frenetic Pace of The Safdie Bros.’ “Uncut Gems”
Filmmakers Josh and Benny Safdie team with acclaimed cinematographer Darius Khondji for a high stakes thriller set in the Diamond District of New York...
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Watch: Cinematographer Robert Yeoman, ASC on the Visual Grammar of Film
Wes Anderson’s longtime cinematographer and collaborator Robert Yeoman discusses the critical visual elements of their films in this interview from Cooke Optics:
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How Greta Gerwig Built Her “Little Women” (New York Times)
From fine art and literature to films like “Reds” and “Heaven’s Gate,” director Greta Gerwig found inspiration for developing her characters and visuals far...
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Bringing Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” Speech to Virtual Reality
The project will be the most life-like and realistic rendering of a human performance in VR to date.
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“Togo” Creators Tapped Century-Old Process For Film’s Unique Look (Forbes)
Company 3 colorist Siggy Ferstl spent a whole year refining a specific look for the Disney+ period piece.
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“Parasite” Editor Jinmo Yang Teaches Us How to Edit Without Coverage (No Film School)
"Parasite" editor Jinmo Yang talks intertwining the story of three different families, effectively conveying the film's twists, and maximizing the story's tension in the...
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Learn How To Break the Rules of Filmmaking Like a Pro
Breaking the rules of cinema — with intention — can surprise and engage your audience on an emotional level.
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Around the World in 1,790 Shooting Days: BBC America’s “Seven Worlds, One Planet”
Seven-part series narrated by Sir David Attenborough employs 8K cameras and boundary-defining drone techniques to capture unique perspectives and new species.
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“1917:” How Sam Mendes and Roger Deakins Made Their “One-Shot” War Epic
Delivering a visceral, uninterrupted cinematic experience, the legendary cinematographer breaks new ground in Mendes’ World War I feature.
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How Terrence Malick Got His Rapturous, Mystical Look in “A Hidden Life” (The Wrap)
DP Jörg Widmer talks about working around the challenging but magical parameters that make a Malick film a Malick film.
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Listen: Seduce and Destroy with Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie and Paul Thomas Anderson (A24 Films)
In this wide-ranging podcast, the Safdie Brothers and Paul Thomas Anderson discuss their films and process.
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Learn How To Create Cinematic Lighting on Any Budget
Boost your project to the next level with director of photography Michelle Kwong’s step-by-step approach to creating cinematic lighting using both high-end and low-end...
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How the Safdie Brothers Shot Controlled Chaos in “Uncut Gems” (No Film School)
Here are some takeaways that filmmakers can take from the visceral, unique work of indie darlings the Safdie Brothers.
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Learn the Differences Between ARRI’s HMI and LED Lights
Tungsten, HMI or LEDs? Each one has advantages and disadvantages, as well as specific situations in which they work best. Filmmaker Rubidium Wu breaks...
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“The Camera Writes:” Cinematographers Discuss the Year’s Biggest Films
Rodrigo Prieto, Roger Deakins, Caleb Deschanel, Robert Richardson, César Charlone and Natasha Braier gather for The Hollywood Reporter’s annual Cinematographer Roundtable.
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Color Correction for Beginners Using DaVinci Resolve 16
For total color correction newbies, colorist Casey Faris provides a good, quick, basic overview of how to begin using DaVinci Resolve 16.