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Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) – Cinematography Analysis

by Salik Waquas
Cinematography

Let’s talk about Guardians of the Galaxy (2014). When this movie first dropped, a lot of us in the industry saw it as a massive gamble. Marvel was taking a roster of obscure, eccentric characters a raccoon, a tree, a green… Read More »Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) – Cinematography Analysis

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983) – Cinematography Analysis

by Salik Waquas
Cinematography

Let’s be honest about Return of the Jedi. It’s the messy sibling of the Original Trilogy. As a filmmaker and the lead colorist at Color Culture, I spend my days staring at waveforms and dissecting images, and Jedi (1983) is a frustrating, fascinating… Read More »Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983) – Cinematography Analysis