Shot Talk – Interview with DP Newton Thomas Sigel, ASC

Summary

Watch the interview now and learn how Sigel got his start in Hollywood, as well as the important lessons he learned on his first features and why he used the SONY Venice on his most recent projects.

This episode of Shot Talk is sponsored by SONY, a leading manufacturer of digital cinema cameras, including the brand’s flagship VENICE 2.

Key moments

• 00:02:15 The Road to Becoming a Cinematographer
• 00:05:11 Analyzing The Usual Suspects
• 00:10:22 The Choices Behind the Brutality in the Elevator of Drive
• 00:12:30 Aquaman: Filming Dry for Wet
• 00:14:20 Scene Breakdown: Looking Out the Window, the Many Ways to Shoot
• 00:18:07 Creating the Look of Three Kings
• 00:20:36 Committing to a Strong Look vs the Digital Camera’s Flexibility
• 00:21:58 Early Digital Intermediate Coloring in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
• 00:25:00 Working with George Clooney as a Director
• 00:30:15 The Transition from Film to Digital and Shooting with Sony Venice
• 00:32:06 Filming Character Introductions in Citadel
• 00:36:11 The Difference Between Shooting Movies and Television
• 00:38:53 Here: a Static Camera, LED Wall and the Hardest Film He's Ever Made
• 00:41:38 Keeping Your Eyes Open and How to Find Happy Accidents