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An Interview with Disclosure Day Gaffer Steve Ramsey
Disclosure Day gaffer Steve Ramsey talks about his collaborations with Kamiński as well as what films inspired the look of their latest film.
An Interview with Backrooms Cinematographer Jeremy Cox
Backrooms cinematographer Jeremy Cox talks about building his look book for the film, working with Kane Parsons, and the process of lighting liminal spaces.
An Interview with Obsession Cinematographer Taylor Clemons
Obsession cinemataographer Taylor Clemons talks about the making one of 2026’s biggest horror hits, trusting your gut, and doing more with less.
Building Tension with Just a Look: Lust, Caution
Learn how Ang Lee directs a masterclass in slow-burn tension in this breakdown of his romantic thriller Lust, Caution.
Abbas Kiarostami, In His Own Words
Get a glimpse into the mind of Iranian writer, director, poet, and photographer Abbas Kiarostami, with excerpts from his seminars on the craft of filmmaking.
Photographic Paranoia: James Wong Howe’s Cinematography in ‘Seconds’
Read our article on James Wong Howe, one of the most groundbreaking and influential cinematographers in cinema history known for his bold use of unusual lenses, film stocks and shooting techniques.
The Frame Within a Frame
A deep dive on the “frame within a frame” composition technique and the diverse ways that filmmakers have used it across cinema history.
How to Frame Your Villain
Learn the various techniques filmmakers use to craft unforgettable villains, like breaking the fourth wall, low angle shots, and more!
A Collection of Wallpaper in Film
From The Umbrellas of Cherbourg to Severance, step into a world of stunning, story-shaping wallpaper in film.