Ghost in the Shell (1995) is exactly that. It’s a film I keep coming back to, not just because it predicted our digital mess of a future, but because the cinematography is an absolute masterclass. Honestly, calling it “animation” feels like… Read More »Ghost in the Shell (1995) – Cinematography Analysis
Coraline (2009) for years, I just didn’t get the hype. When it first dropped in 2009, I sat through it and… nothing. It didn’t leave a mark. Looking back now as a filmmaker and colorist who basically breathes stop-motion and… Read More »Coraline (2009) – Cinematography Analysis
Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) is that film for me. It’s a masterpiece I return to constantly, not just for the whimsical charm, but for its utterly unique approach to cinematography that anchors its paradoxical soul. It’s essentially a children’s film about… Read More »Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) – Cinematography Analysis
How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) is that film. When I first saw it, I wasn’t just watching a “cartoon” I was witnessing a masterclass in digital cinematography. I saw a review that said, “Oh my god the summer is… Read More »How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Big Hero 6 (2014) is anything but simple. Every frame is a series of deliberate choices. We’re talking about virtual cinematography and lighting pipelines that are built from the ground up to hit specific emotional beats. It’s a masterfully executed blend… Read More »Big Hero 6 (2014) – Cinematography Analysis
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965), I’m not just looking for nostalgia. I’m looking at the “imperfections.”On paper, this special shouldn’t work. It’s often called “cheap” or “rudimentary,” and yeah, by the standards of a high-budget Disney feature, the technical execution… Read More »A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Perfect Blue (1997) hit me like a revelation years ago, long before I formally dedicated myself to the craft of color. It’s a rare blend of Hitchcockian suspense and Kubrickian surrealism, wrapped in an animated package that defies every genre… Read More »Perfect Blue (1997) – Cinematography Analysis