Let’s talk about Ip Man (2008), it’s not just for Donnie Yen’s incredible performance or the legendary Wing Chun it’s for how the film is seen. It is a textbook example of visual storytelling, specifically in how it transitions from tranquil domesticity to… Read More »Ip Man (2008) – Cinematography Analysis
When I re-watched Garth Davis’s Lion (2016) recently, the narrative punch of Saroo Brierley’s true story was still there, but what really hooked me was the technical precision. It is a masterclass in duality. Lion is effectively two films stitched together: the visceral,… Read More »Lion (2016) – Cinematography Analysis
Magnolia (1999) is one of those movies that makes me jealous. I spend most of my waking hours in a dark room at Color Culture, tweaking curves, staring at scopes, and building DCTLs to help people get “the film look.” Then… Read More »Magnolia (1999) – Cinematography Analysis
Dallas Buyers Club (2013) is a reminder that sometimes, the most effective image is the one that breaks those rules. It is a film that doesn’t just display technical craft; it physically embodies the struggle of its protagonist. While the conversation… Read More »Dallas Buyers Club (2013) – Cinematography Analysis
I remember walking into the theater with zero expectations. I’d just seen Oblivion, which looked beautiful but felt sterile. But Edge of Tomorrow (2014) it had grit. It wasn’t just the clever Groundhog Day mechanics; it was the visceral, grounded way it was shot.… Read More »Edge of Tomorrow (2014) – Cinematography Analysis
When I watch The Cove, I’m looking at how cinematography is used as a weapon. It’s not just about making pretty pictures, it’s about getting the shot without getting arrested or worse. About the Cinematographer Usually, a Director of Photography (DP)… Read More »The Cove (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