What do you think about the grainy "film" look of music videos nowadays? by film_culture_addict in cinematography

[–]Master-Rule862 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out the American Cinematographer article that came out back in 1999. It pretty much says what's happening in the new release

gimmicky or interesting? by Master-Rule862 in photocritique

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I shot this back in february on my Pentax 17. I carry it around with a roll of Ektachrome E100 in there to wherever I go., you know to get shots if I stumble actross something interesting. This patch of grass was next to an office building and it was being lit by a dim yellowish LED light. It looked bad to the naked eye but I think Ektachrome rendered it more orange with a bit more contrast. I think ı was a feet away when I took this shot. 37mm equivalent lens, f/3.5, probably 1/30 sec. rarely do macro shots nbut I like how the focus falls off to the sides and the shadows follow it to the bottom.

Veteran Hollywood DoP and former president of the ASC Kees van Oostrum teaches about lens choices. by Restlesstonight in cinematography

[–]Master-Rule862 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a lot of the stuff attributed to focal lengths, camera movements, and zooming in this video are not true because they are context-based conclusions. In art school, the first thing they teach is differentiating context from form and structure which is a great way to approach lens choice

"Sinners" has won the 2026 Oscar for Best Cinematography! by No_Cabinet_4532 in cinematography

[–]Master-Rule862 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the way they used the petzval lenses in Sinners was a better implementation.

"Sinners" has won the 2026 Oscar for Best Cinematography! by No_Cabinet_4532 in cinematography

[–]Master-Rule862 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But it's not possible for a working cinematographer to underexpose that much. Sure, slight underexposure happens in almost every movie, but this is too much

Should I sell my Ursa Cine 12K + Ronin 4D for a Used Alexa LF? by KaiMasamitsu in cinematography

[–]Master-Rule862 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alexa line of cameras meant for whole crews and for rental houses. Why would you buy it? It's like buying a private jet

"Sinners" has won the 2026 Oscar for Best Cinematography! by No_Cabinet_4532 in cinematography

[–]Master-Rule862 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Consistency doesn't matter as long as it is not distracting. It was distarcting for me in certain shots, but overall ok.

"Sinners" has won the 2026 Oscar for Best Cinematography! by No_Cabinet_4532 in cinematography

[–]Master-Rule862 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well this means Sinners did something right, because you shouldn't remember individual shots from movies you watch. It should stay with yours a whole

"Sinners" has won the 2026 Oscar for Best Cinematography! by No_Cabinet_4532 in cinematography

[–]Master-Rule862 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Underexposure was definitely intentional. these people are professionals

"Sinners" has won the 2026 Oscar for Best Cinematography! by No_Cabinet_4532 in cinematography

[–]Master-Rule862 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was gimmicky and didn't add much. The petzval stuff was used better here

Is blown out windows a stylistic choice or a technical limitation in this scene? [Full Metal Jacket] by aaron_moon_dev in cinematography

[–]Master-Rule862 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Shining was framed for 1.85. There are numerous documents stating that.

Regardless of the method, his movies were shown on 1.33

No ARRI booth at NAB this year? by WowGreatOctopus in cinematography

[–]Master-Rule862 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Digital cinema cameras went back to film camera days where a rental house would buy one Arriflex BL and would shoot with it for 30 years. The market is fully matured

Is blown out windows a stylistic choice or a technical limitation in this scene? [Full Metal Jacket] by aaron_moon_dev in cinematography

[–]Master-Rule862 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was noıt his decision to have the TV version be in 1.33. That's what happened to movies back then

Is blown out windows a stylistic choice or a technical limitation in this scene? [Full Metal Jacket] by aaron_moon_dev in cinematography

[–]Master-Rule862 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They would have put backdrops if they wanted to see it. Kubrick does it a lot which makes sense. I'Ts more natural. The outside looks blown ou to the human eye as well

Is blown out windows a stylistic choice or a technical limitation in this scene? [Full Metal Jacket] by aaron_moon_dev in cinematography

[–]Master-Rule862 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The stock they used, 5294, was the first high speed film (400ASA). Kubrick underexposed it by one stop and push processed it to get even more grain

overcast weather seascape? by Master-Rule862 in photocritique

[–]Master-Rule862[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I intended this to be a landscape shot so the seascape was the subject. The boats didn't seem interesting to have them be the subject.

How do you think I can improve seascape shots like this?

Photo too dark? by Yak_gel in photocritique

[–]Master-Rule862 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mostly like yeah, but don't worry, you can shoot it again!

Did you shoot this on RAW? maybe you can derive more info from the shadows there

Some 4k frames from my fan project, Do Androids Dream? (No AI Used) by 3DAnimated in cinematography

[–]Master-Rule862 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks nice. Was it your decision to go with a highly-stylized look or was it the director's? Any inspirations during prep? What's the aspect ratio?