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Barbie is a film about the doll who inspired generations of children to follow their dreams. Created by Ruth Handler for her daughter Barbara, Barbie hit the shelves in 1959 and was the first contemporary doll for girls not modeled on a baby. Pretty groundbreaking, right? Before the advent of Barbie, a little girl’s connection […]
Oppenheimer is the story of the man behind the atomic bomb. Based on the Pulitzer-Prize-winning book “American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer,” Christopher Nolan’s newest film examines the gifted theoretical physicist, played by Cillian Murphy, as he wrestles with the consequences and moral implications of bestowing a world-ending power unto humanity. […]
Two of cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC’s favorite lenses are the Leitz / Leica Summicron C spherical lenses and Caldwell Chameleon anamorphic lenses. Below we highlight the scenarios Shane uses for each lens choice. So, if you’re digging through search engines to quickly find when is the best time to use a specific focal length, you’ve […]
Asteroid City is a film that’s not so much about extraterrestrial contact in a desert town as it is about humanity’s deep desire for universal meaning — and the connection between the actor and their character. Moreover, one can take away how the art of theatrical storytelling is a collective effort that cannot be solely […]
In the EL Zone System Exposure Guide, we break down this revolutionary new exposure system so you can implement it into your cinematography. That way, you can light scenes faster and more accurately, while also improving communication with the gaffer and fellow cinematographers. PRO TIP: Bookmark this page to quickly refer to it in the […]
Rafael Leyva specializes in feature films and focuses on capturing strong compelling stories on 35mm. In 2019 the International Cinematographers Guild of America named him as one of their Generation Next DPs. He has lensed for clients such as Disney Pictures, SONY Pictures, Netflix, FOX, NBC, Hallmark, Lifetime Channel Network, Syfy Channel Network, and many […]
The Oscars 2023 was one for the books! The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood shined like the brightest star in the sky this past Sunday night. With the dust finally settling after yet another year of movie-making, one thing is certain. No one had a bigger night than the filmmakers behind Everything Everywhere All At Once. […]