Every so often, a film comes along that completely rewires your expectations of how a narrative can be told visually. For me, Xavier Dolan’s Mommy (2014) is the benchmark for that kind of “visceral” filmmaking. It’s an undeniable masterpiece, but more importantly,… Read More »Mommy (2014) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. Released in (1984) before Studio Ghibli was even officially a thing it’s more than just a foundational anime. It’s a masterclass. When I watch Nausicaä, I’m not just looking at drawings; I’m looking at… Read More »Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984) – Cinematography Analysis
I’m Salik Waquas, a filmmaker and full-time colorist passionate about the art of visual storytelling. I own a color grading suite, Color Culture, where I work with filmmakers to bring their visual visions to life. Writing about cinematography allows me… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Aquaman (In Depth)
Hello, my name is Salik Waquas, and I am a Film Colorist. Today, I want to delve into the mesmerizing world of Akira Kurosawa’s “Seven Samurai” and explore its groundbreaking cinematography. This 1954 classic is not only a masterpiece of… Read More »Cinematography of “Seven Samurai” Explained