In 2021 how much can a cinematographer apply from the lessons of previous generations?

The state of the union between DP’s and the actors we work with. Are we headed down the wrong path?

The LED Revolution, and what it’s done for modern cinema lighting.

We're having the wrong discussion about lighting black characters. Here's why.

Chung-hoon Chung followed two important steps to push this movie from good to great.
 

Let's take a look at two similar movies, shot by different people and see how their creative predilections come out on screen.

Cinematographers seem to have a very complicated relationship with celluloid film these days...

Animated films deserve a place in the conversation about modern cinematography

In a rare instance, the Sony F65 gets to strut its stuff and show us what it's really capable of.

A subtle, but unique shooting style makes this a real splendor of a film.

McGarvey uses his strong mastery of camera and lighting in photographing a popular modern adaptation.

Some truly thoughtful work in photographing "No Country" prove why Deakins is Deakins.

Perfectly fitting compositions and equally welcome lighting, make this a great piece of cinematography.

The impeccable choices made in photographing this three hour masterpiece, create a moving film while respecting the sensitivity of the subject matter.

Bradford Young shows his affinity for darkness with one of the year's most expressive pieces.

Beautiful cinematography in "Mr. Turner" doesn't always translate to impressive.

Top notch compositions and gorgeous locations make this an impressive work. The candle lit scenes are mostly just for bragging rights.

Masterful work from beginning to end make this film truly deserving of its "classic" status.

The long take is just another tool in the cinematographer's arsenal; it's certainly different, but not always better.

It's got the potential of a strong Fincher narrative behind it, but the bland photography holds it back. 

As far as I can tell, Robert Richardson is one of the few working cinematographers who have a clear style, like a trademark that stamps their names

Here's a movie that tried to push a lot of boundaries and received a lot of flack for it. It's rare that a film's cinematographic process...

It’s really becoming amazing how we conceive of “good” cinematography. What the major awards consider worthy of recognition...

The high school romance film has been done a million times already, but somehow “If I Stay” manages to tell a completely refreshing...

Here we have a movie that’s become a veritable classic. Its remarkable science-fiction visuals have no doubt been an integral part in solidifying its standing as...

Do you ever wonder if a film’s look is more a product of budgetary and time constraints than of any artistic decision? As far as...

A cinematographer’s role is never the same from one job to the next. Sometimes a cinematographer will write a complete shot list, sometimes...

The fun thing about getting to understand greatness is that it necessitates an understanding of failure. Fortunately for all those successes out there, “Jersey Boys” shows us...

“Sunrise” proves that sometimes two heads really are better than one. The DP tag team of Charles Rosher...