There are a handful of films that live rent-free in my head. Braveheart (1995) is one of them. I spend most of my waking hours staring at screens, tweaking curves, and obsessing over color spaces at my grading service, Color Culture. It… Read More »Braveheart (1995) – Cinematography Analysis
As an enthusiast filmmaker and a full-time colorist running Color Culture, I spend my days staring at calibrated monitors, dissecting images pixel by pixel. We often talk about “craft” in this industry, but rarely do we see a film where… Read More »The Prestige (2006) – Cinematography Analysis
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)
Hello, I’m Salik Waquas, a filmmaker and full-time colorist. Owning and operating my post-production color grading suite has allowed me to merge my passion for storytelling with technical precision. Through my journey, I’ve developed an obsession with the nuances of… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
As a filmmaker and colorist who owns a post-production color grading suite, I’ve always been fascinated by the profound impact cinematography has on storytelling. The film There Will Be Blood, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, stands out to me as… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of There Will Be Blood (In Depth)
One film that has continually inspired me is Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight.” Its groundbreaking cinematography not only redefined the superhero genre but also set new standards in visual storytelling. I’d like to share my analysis of the film’s cinematography,… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of The Dark Knight (In Depth)
As a colorist, I believe in the power of visual elements to shape a narrative, and I aim to share this perspective through my writings. Today, I want to dive into the groundbreaking cinematography of Christopher Nolan’s Memento, a film… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Memento (In Depth)