Let’s talk The Bourne Ultimatum. For me, this film isn’t just an action movie; it’s a blueprint for how to sculpt anxiety using nothing but color and camera movement. Paul Greengrass, alongside his collaborators, solidified a visual grammar here that defined… Read More »The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) – Cinematography Analysis
As a filmmaker and a full-time colorist running Color Culture, certain films pull me back into their orbit, demanding a deeper look at their craft. Ron Howard’s A Beautiful Mind (2001) is absolutely one of them. On the surface, it’s a straightforward… Read More »A Beautiful Mind (2001) – Cinematography Analysis
As Salik Waquas from Color Culture, I spend a lot of time analyzing films. Usually, I’m looking for the “how”—the technical breakdown of a look. But sometimes, a film comes along where the technique is so perfectly woven into the… Read More »The Intouchables (2011) – Cinematography Analysis
Hello, I’m Salik Waquas, a filmmaker and full-time colorist. Owning and operating my post-production color grading suite has allowed me to merge my passion for storytelling with technical precision. Through my journey, I’ve developed an obsession with the nuances of… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Writing about cinematography allows me to delve deeper into my passion for storytelling through visuals, and share insights with fellow cinephiles and filmmakers. Cinematography Analysis Of Snowpiercer As someone fascinated by the intricate marriage of narrative and imagery, Bong Joon-ho’s… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Snowpiercer (In Depth)
One of my favorite films to dissect from a cinematographic perspective is Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds. This masterpiece is not just a narrative triumph but also a visual symphony orchestrated by the legendary Robert Richardson. Let me share my thoughts… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Inglourious Basterds (In Depth)
As a filmmaker and colorist, I am endlessly inspired by the way visual storytelling can transform a narrative into an immersive experience. The 2001 French film Amélie (Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amélie Poulain), directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, is a shining example… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Amélie (In Depth)