Cinematography

The opening scene of Severance Season 2 is a masterclass in precision filmmaking. In this behind-the-scenes breakdown, director and EP Ben Stiller and star Adam Scott reveal the technical and physical challenges of capturing the scene’s seamless momentum.

To achieve the exact movement required, the t...

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Exciting news for cinematographers—Blackmagic’s URSA Cine 12K LF has officially received Netflix approval, marking a significant milestone for the camera and its capabilities in high-end production. With its impressive 12K resolution, large-format sensor, and advanced color science, the URSA Cine 12...

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Ashley Renee Smith

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- Maurice Vaughan
6 days ago

Thank you for sharing these insights into your process! Preparation is such a crucial part of filmmaking, and it’s always fascinating to hear how different creators approach it.

Please keep sharing—the...

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Rich Terdoslavich

Thanks, Ashley! No sweat. Will, post more. Something I learned on the job. As I mentioned, before the filmmaker had to get another storyboard artist, so I was recommended through a colleague/friend. W...

Sam Sokolow

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I've shared this Hitchcock quote before but it's one of my favorites - "the first day of production is the last day of directing." Preparation is everything and then it'll all about executing the plan created in prep.

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- Maurice Vaughan
6 days ago

I hear you, Sam. If I’m not mistaken, I think Hitchcock relied on boards and Scorsese and Ridley Scott illustrate their own boards. I think Kubrick didn’t do boards, but they are all great filmmakers...

Maurice Vaughan

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I haven't seen Severance yet, Ashley Renee Smith, but it's on my watch list. I'm excited to watch it. The scenes in Inception and the Mission: Impossible movies have incredible cinematography and move...

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- Maurice Vaughan
6 days ago

What a great video. Another lesson that while serendipity occurs, cinematic brilliance is meticulously planned in a completely collaborative environment between cast and crea including tech and tirele...

Thanks for sharing, Maurice Vaughan! Filming sports commercials comes with its own unique set of challenges, and this video does a solid job of showing how to capture dynamic movement, sharp visuals,...

6 days ago

You're welcome, Ashley Renee Smith. You're right. I write commercials -- I even wrote three sports commercials -- but I've never know about the production side of commercials. Videos like this one can...

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- Maurice Vaughan
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Pat Alexander, this is such a great breakdown of how different cinematographers approached their Sundance projects. It’s always fascinating to see the variety of cameras and lenses used, and how each...