Cinematography

Filmmaking element.

Tarantino Shots

45 Perfect Shots from the Films of Quentin Tarantino

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These shots capture some of the most shocking, funny, and cool moments of the director’s impressive filmography.

Gavin Finney Good Omens

How Cinematographer Gavin Finney Brought Heaven and Hell to Life in ‘Good Omens’

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Turns out that six episodes spanning all of human history involves tackling a wide range of visual challenges.

Pikachu

Exploring the Cartoon Noir Cinematography of ‘Detective Pikachu’

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“Play it again, Salamence.”

Barry Lyndon Light

How NASA Contributed to the Cinematography of ‘Barry Lyndon’

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Kubrick shed stodgy costume drama aesthetic by embracing top tier technology.

Jesse James Deakins

Aberration in The Lens: Roger Deakins and Jesse James

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The genius cinematographer’s laconic take on the modern western is a masterclass in film photography and light.

Jordan Peele Us Ending

Deep Focus: ‘Us’ and The Split Diopter

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The classic cinematic tool forever tethers its performers and characters.

Weisz Blood

The Cinematography of ‘The Favourite’

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Oscar-nominated DP Robbie Ryan walks us through some of the film’s perfect shots and tells us about the cinematic image that inspires him the most.

Cold War Zula Wiktor

The Cinematography of ‘Cold War’

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Oscar-nominated DP Lukasz Żal discusses his aesthetic influences, stylistic choices, and the intimate nature of working on such a personal film.

Roma

The Cinematography of ‘Roma’

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Alfonso Cuarón balances intimacy and grandeur in his most personal film to date.