Gregory Hoblit’s Primal Fear (1996). Most people remember this for Edward Norton’s explosive debut which Siskel and Ebert rightfully raved about but for me, it’s all about the visual scaffolding. As a colorist, I don’t just see a “slow-burn” courtroom drama; I… Read More »Primal Fear (1996) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Tony Scott’s Man on Fire (2004) the technical and the emotional are inseparable. It’s a masterclass in how aggressive, intentional cinematography can stop being a “choice” and start becoming a character in its own right, pushing the audience right into the fractured… Read More »Man on Fire (2004) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Nightcrawler (2014) shouldn’t look this good. Usually, when you’re dealing with low-budget night exteriors in Los Angeles, you’re fighting a losing battle against flat digital sensors and muddy shadows. But as a colorist running Color Culture, I look at this film… Read More »Nightcrawler (2014) – Cinematography Analysis
Few action films have ever landed with such visceral impact or sheer technical brilliance. From the moment the credits rolled, I knew this wasn’t just another action flick; it was a redefinition of the genre. It wasn’t just good; it… Read More »Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) – Cinematography Analysis
My name is Salik Waquas, and I’m a passionate filmmaker and full-time colorist. I’ve spent years immersed in the world of visual storytelling, working with filmmakers to bring their visions to life through the art of color grading. I also… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Lady Bird (In Depth)
As a filmmaker and full-time film colorist, I have dedicated my career to the art of visual storytelling. Owning a post-production color grading suite has allowed me to immerse myself in the nuances of film aesthetics, and I’ve always been… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Back to the Future (In Depth)