2010 was a weird, pivotal moment for Disney. They were still trying to figure out how to translate that hand-drawn “DNA” into a 3D space without losing the soul of the studio. Looking back at Tangled now, it wasn’t just another princess… Read More »Tangled (2010) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s 1948 masterpiece, The Red Shoes, isn’t just a film to me. It’s a foundational text. As a colorist and filmmaker, I look at this work as a searing exploration of the very thing that drives us:… Read More »The Red Shoes (1948) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Few films hold my attention quite like Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands. Looking at this 1990 masterpiece today isn’t just a nostalgia trip; it’s a masterclass in how visual language can do the heavy lifting for a story. It’s a collaboration where… Read More »Edward Scissorhands (1990) – Cinematography Analysis
I’m obsessed with fixing skin tones or balancing exposure, but recently I re-watched Shrek. Twenty-plus years later, I realized something surprising: this movie isn’t just a meme factory; it’s a masterclass in visual storytelling. Shrek was the first-ever Oscar winner for Best… Read More »Shrek (2001) – Cinematography Analysis
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (1991), It wasn’t just a nostalgia trip, I wanted to break down why this film works so well visually.There’s a quote from reviewer Chris Stuckmann about the film’s 3D re-release that stuck with me: watching it as… Read More »Beauty and the Beast (1991) – Cinematography Analysis