Alfred Hitchcock’s 1946 thriller Notorious, my brain is basically wired to look at how light and shadow do the heavy lifting for the script. Notorious is the ultimate example of this. It’s a movie that balances being a high-stakes spy thriller and… Read More »Notorious (1946) – Cinematography Analysis
Alfred Hitchcock’s 1951 psychological thriller, Strangers on a Train, is a film that demands a closer look from anyone who works with images. It’s a masterclass in tension, certainly, but its enduring power lies in how the cinematography underpins every psychological… Read More »Strangers on a Train (1951) – Cinematography Analysis
Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope (1948) is always at the top of my list. I return to it constantly. It’s a film that is often overshadowed by the heavy hitters like Vertigo or Psycho, but to me, Rope is a quiet titan a masterclass in technical audacity that feels… Read More »Rope (1948) – Cinematography Analysis
Rebecca (1940) is a masterclass in visual design that proves you don’t need a single drop of color to terrify an audience.This was Hitchcock’s first American feature and his only Best Picture winner. But for me, it’s not just a… Read More »Rebecca (1940) – Cinematography Analysis
One movie that has left an indelible mark on me, both as a professional and a cinephile, is Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo. The film’s cinematography, crafted by the legendary Robert Burks, is a masterclass in visual storytelling that has profoundly influenced… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Vertigo (In Depth)
As a filmmaker and professional colorist, my passion lies in decoding the artistry behind every frame of a film. With years of experience in post-production and color grading, I’ve honed my ability to translate raw footage into a visual symphony.… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Psycho (In Depth)
I’m Salik Waquas, a filmmaker and professional colorist with a passion for storytelling through visual artistry. Owning a post-production color grading suite has allowed me to collaborate on projects where every frame is treated as a canvas. My approach combines… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of North by Northwest (In Depth)