Hi everyone, Salik Waquas here. If you know me, you know I’m not just an enthusiast; I’m the guy obsessively tweaking curves and lift-gamma-gain controls at my grading service, Color Culture. I spend my days staring at waveforms, trying to… Read More »Cinematography Analysis of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
I usually roll my eyes at reboots. Another Frankenstein? Really? But when you tell me Guillermo del Toro is holding the paddles, I’m already dragging my chair closer than necessary. If you’re new here, I’m Salik—filmmaker, colorist, and someone who has spent… Read More »Frankenstein: A Cinematography Analysis
My name is Salik Waquas, and I own a post-production color grading suite. Over the years, my work as a filmmaker and full-time colorist has allowed me to explore the intricate relationship between image and emotion, and no film has… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of The Seventh Seal (In Depth)
Frank Capra’s 1946 masterpiece, It’s a Wonderful Life has cinematography that doesn’t just complement the narrative; it elevates it, making it an enduring piece of cinematic art. About the Cinematographers The brilliance of It’s a Wonderful Life owes much to… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of It’s a Wonderful Life (In Depth)
As the owner of a post-production color grading suite and a professional colorist, I’ve always been captivated by the power of cinematography in storytelling. The interplay of light, color, and composition can profoundly affect how a narrative is perceived. Joker:… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Joker: Folie À Deux (In Depth)
My name is Salik Waquas, and I have dedicated my career to exploring how visual elements can enhance narrative depth and emotional resonance. “The Lighthouse,” directed by Robert Eggers, is one such film that has captivated me with its masterful… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of The Lighthouse (In Depth)
As a filmmaker and full-time colorist passionate about visual storytelling, I find Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel to be a marvel in modern cinematography. This 2013 Superman reboot, with Zack Snyder, the director, masterfully balances epic action with emotional resonance.… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Man Of Steel (In Depth)