I’ve been grading a lot of digital footage lately, and revisiting The Perks of Being a Wallflower was a refreshing reminder of why I still love the texture of 35mm film. It isn’t just a “coming-of-age” story; it’s a specific visual translation… Read More »The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) – Cinematography Analysis
Let’s talk District 9. For a professional colorist someone who lives and breathes the visual language of cinema diving into this film isn’t just an analysis; it’s a masterclass in texture. It’s a film that understands that visual style isn’t just… Read More »District 9 (2009) – Cinematography Analysis
Wim Wenders’ 1984 classic, Paris, Texas reckons with the inescapable truth that, as Confucius said, “Wherever you go, there you are.” For Travis Henderson, this isn’t philosophy; it’s a reality etched into the celluloid. The cinematography actively drives the storytelling, guiding… Read More »Paris, Texas (1984) – Cinematography Analysis
Sin City released in 2005, it wasn’t just another comic book adaptation; it was a line in the sand. It declared that cinema didn’t have to apologize for its source material it could just be the source material. From my vantage point,… Read More »Sin City (2005) – Cinematography Analysis
Avengers (2012) demands a different kind of analysis. It isn’t an arthouse film relying on shadow and suggestion; it is an engineering marvel.When Joss Whedon set out to assemble Earth’s mightiest heroes, the visual challenge was terrifying. He had to stitch… Read More »The Avengers (2012) – Cinematography Analysis
As a filmmaker and colorist running Color Culture, I find myself drawn to movies that don’t just tell a story, but show it with profound intention. The Sixth Sense (1999) has always resonated with me—not just for its legendary narrative twist, but for the… Read More »The Sixth Sense (1999) – Cinematography Analysis