On Chesil Beach DP Sean Bobbitt discusses collaboration, composition, and his strong opinions on the anonymity of coverage. Read the rest of our On Chesil Beach Special Issue here.
Cinematography
Rachel Morrison’s deeply empathetic cinematography
In Fruitvale Station, Cake, Dope, and Mudbound, Rachel Morrison’s cinematography immerses viewers in marginalized characters’ points of view.
Behind the Lens: Lean on Pete DP Magnus Jønck
DP Magnus Jønck approached Lean on Pete as a modern western, keeping the focus solely on character and de-romanticising the landscape. This is the second feature in our Special Issue on Lean on Pete, which is now available as an ebook here.
Director Warwick Thornton on his TIFF Platform Prize Winner Sweet Country
Indigenous Australian director Warwick Thornton talks being his own cinematographer on Sweet Country, shooting on Alexa and UV, and developing the film’s aesthetic.
Behind the Lens: DP Tom Townend on YWNRH
Cinematographer Tom Townend discusses working closely with Lynne Ramsay, adapting to on-set changes, and how the job goes beyond just camera and lights. This is the fourth feature in our Special Issue on You Were Never Really Here now available as an eBook; the article is also the latest in our Behind the Lens series […]
More than pretty pictures: The best cinematography of 2017
Great cinematography holds meaning beyond its aesthetic value. We pick our favourite cinematography of the year, including Thelma, Beach Rats, and A Quiet Passion, and explain why the images have purpose. Read the rest of our best of the year content here.