Mandy Walker: From Camera Assistant to Oscar-Nominated DP Panavision 2026-09-18 | Mandy Walker: From Camera Assistant to Oscar-Nominated DP
Behind the scenes of The Fall Guy’s anamorphic cinematography with Jonathan Sela ASC Panavision 2024-05-14 | The feature film #TheFallGuy marks the latest collaboration between #director David Leitch and #cinematographer Jonathan Sela, ASC. Sela describes the movie as “all about the stunt world, and they really wanted to do everything for real.” That desire, along with inspirations that included the action-packed films of director Tony Scott, led the filmmakers to shoot with multiple cameras and anamorphic lenses, often compressing the action through the use of longer focal lengths.Sela and his team worked with #Panavision Sydney to put together an equipment package that included Panavised Alexa 35 cameras and Panavision C Series anamorphics, which the cinematographer supplemented with E Series, T Series and G Series anamorphic optics and Primo spherical lenses, among others. Here, Sela reflects on the making of the movie.
All of Us Strangers cinematographer Jamie D. Ramsay SASC discusses the movie’s lighting Panavision 2024-05-02 | “I always like to base my lighting choices in reality,” says cinematographer Jamie D. Ramsay, SASC. For his recent collaboration with writer-director Andrew Haigh on the feature film All of Us Strangers, Ramsay once again worked with Panalux to source his lighting package, as he had on the features See How They Run and Mothering Sunday. During preproduction on All of Us Strangers, Ramsay visited Panalux to test a wide range of fixtures, landing on a package that enabled him to lean into traditional tungsten lighting for scenes set in the past and newer LED solutions for scenes in the movie’s present. In this exclusive video, the cinematographer welcomes viewers behind the scenes and into his thoughtful approach to lighting the acclaimed movie.
Its like meditating... - Cinematographer Pedro Luque, SCU #filmmaking #film Panavision 2024-04-25 | The filmmaker describes what it's like getting into the zone while working.
TAKE RISKS! #cinematography #filmmaking #film #panavision Panavision 2024-04-21 | Pedro Luque, SCU encourages cinematographers and filmmakers to "go for it" when it comes to their craft.
The voice will come with craft. - Writer/Director/Cinematographer Warwick Thornton Panavision 2024-04-17 | The award-winning filmmaker provides insights that he would have given his younger self.
The best cinematography youll ever see in your life is... Panavision 2024-04-15 | Writer/Director/Cinematographer Warwick Thornton speaks about the power of cinematography and his award-winning film "The New Boy." #filmmaking #inspiration
Inspiring filmmaking advice from cinematographer Pedro Luque, SCU Panavision 2024-03-26 | Cinematographer Pedro Luque, SCU’s credits include the features Body Cam, Antebellum and director J.A. Bayona’s Best International Feature Oscar-nominated Society of the Snow. The latter movie was serviced by Panavision Paris with an equipment package that included T Series and Panaspeed lenses and Alexa LF and Mini LF cameras. Luque recently sat down with Panavision to discuss how he approaches the projects he works on, from reading the script to studying visual references and, perhaps most importantly, listening to the director and understanding the vision they have in their mind’s eye. “When I’m working,” he shares, “I get into some kind of zone. It’s like meditating in a way.”
We wanted to lure the audience in... #Saltburn #Cinematographer Linus Sandgren, FSF, ASC Panavision 2024-03-22 | Linus Sandgren, FSF, ASC talks cinematographic inspiration on Emerald Fennell's Saltburn #filmmaking
What Lenses Captured #Saltburn? Panavision 2024-03-22 | Linus Sandgren, FSF, ASC discusses the Panavision optics used on the film Saltburn #cinematography #film #filmmaking
Cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt ASC on making Ferrari with director Michael Mann Panavision 2024-03-13 | “I like to work with directors that have a real distinct sense for what they want out of their film,” says Erik Messerschmidt, ASC. This was certainly the case with director Michael Mann on the feature Ferrari. In this exclusive video, the cinematographer details the work that went into creating the movie’s visceral racing sequences, for which the crew employed rigid camera mounts on replica cars, shooting with the vehicles as they navigated real roads at extreme speeds. Messerschmidt also speaks to his choice of Panaspeed large-format spherical lenses for the project and reflects on his time as an intern at Panavision. “My story,” he shares, “is really about the success of mentorship and the importance of it.”
“Theres Inspiration Everywhere.” #Barbie #Cinematographer #RodrigoPrieto Panavision 2024-03-11 | Cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto ASC AMC on the making of Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" #filmmaking
It became a representation of death. #KillersOfTheFlowerMoon #Cinematographer Panavision 2024-03-07 | Rodrigo Prieto ASC AMC talks cinematographic inspiration on Martin Scorsese's Killers Of The Flower Moon #filmmaking
The Making of The New Boy Panavision 2024-02-27 | ACS member Warwick Thornton wrote, directed and photographed the feature The New Boy, about a 9-year-old Aboriginal Australian orphan who arrives at a remote monastery. The movie’s growing list of accolades includes a Golden Frog from the 2023 Camerimage International Film Festival, the Best Cinematography in Film award from the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts, the Best Non-U.S. Release award from the Online Film Critics Society, and a Spotlight award from the American Society of Cinematographers. Working with Panavision Sydney, Thornton shot the movie using E Series and C Series anamorphic lenses paired with the Millennium DXL2 camera. In this video, he discusses his personal division of labor when wearing so many hats on a production, speaks to the importance of prep as a cinematographer, shares advice he’d give his younger self, and much more.
Panavision Group Features the Latest Lenses, Cameras, Lights & Filmmaking Technology | BSC Expo 2024 Panavision 2024-02-22 | BSC Expo 2024 recently wrapped in London, and Panavision, Panalux and LEE Filters were all on hand to showcase products from across their range of innovative solutions. Panavision and Panalux shared a booth that incorporated a train-carriage set where visitors could see the companies’ lenses and lights in action, and LEE Filters had a dedicated space to highlight their precision gels and diffusions. Products on display included Ultra Panatar II 1.3x-squeeze anamorphic optics, Panaspeed spherical lenses, a System 65 film camera and Sphero 65 lens (as used on Oppenheimer, cinematography by Hoyte van Hoytema, ASC, FSF, NSC), a Panaflex Millennium XL2 and Primo lens (as used on Saltburn, shot by cinematographer Linus Sandgren, FSF, ASC), Panalux Allegra and Panalux Sonara LED fixtures, and a large soft box outside of the expo venue comprising Creamsource Vortex8 fixtures diffused through textiles made in-house at Panalux. See it all for yourself in this video.
The Making of Saltburn Panavision 2024-02-14 | Cinematographer Linus Sandgren, FSF, ASC sat down with Panavision to discuss the creative conversations that led to Saltburn’s visual language, the inspiration he and his collaborators found in baroque painting and the gothic storytelling tradition, and much more."I always want the film to tell me what it needs,” says Sandgren. In the case of writer-director Emerald Fennell’s feature Saltburn, Sandgren and Fennell were drawn to shooting on 35mm film with spherical Primo lenses, framing for the 1.33:1 aspect ratio.
The Cinematography of Barbie and Killers of the Flower Moon Panavision 2024-02-08 | 2023 saw the release of two features photographed by Rodrigo Prieto, ASC, AMC: Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig, and Killers of the Flower Moon, which reteamed Prieto with director Martin Scorsese. For Barbie, Prieto and Gerwig chose to work with Panavision System 65 large-format spherical optics; on Killers of the Flower Moon, the cinematographer’s lens package included T Series anamorphics modified by Panavision’s Special Optics department as well as spherical VA primes. In this video, Prieto discusses working on the projects back to back, reflects on the passion for cinema shared by both directors, and shares key inspirations that helped guide his approach to each movie.
How The Crowns Cinematography Evolved over Six Seasons Panavision 2024-01-12 | Adriano Goldman, ASC, BSC, ABC and gaffer Andy Lowe take viewers behind the scenes of the acclaimed Netflix series.
The Making of The Florida Project Panavision 2023-12-07 | Alexis Zabé, ASC, AMC revisits director Sean Baker’s lauded 2017 feature.Director Sean Baker’s 2017 feature The Florida Project examines the world just outside the gates of “the most magical place on Earth” from the perspective of a 6-year-old child. Baker and cinematographer Alexis Zabé, ASC, AMC followed their intuition to craft the movie’s look, landing on an approach that included 35mm film for interiors and day exteriors and digital acquisition for night exteriors. Here, Zabé reflects on the collaboration.
A Collaboration with Panavision: Alexis Zabé, ASC, AMC Panavision 2023-11-13 | Cinematographer Alexis Zabé, ASC, AMC emphasizes the value of flexibility in life and work.An expert in the exacting craft of commercial cinematography, Alexis Zabé, ASC, AMC is equally adept at lending visuals of distinct humanity to long-form projects. In this video, Zabé shares insights into his holistic approach to the craft, which allows for constraints to serve more as guidelines than boundaries.
How Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC went from Film School Student to Cinematographer Panavision 2023-11-09 | Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC speaks about the power of the community that surrounds the camera.Like the spoken word, visual language is a gift passed down from previous generations and capable of robust growth through shared use and collaboration. For cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC, her fluency in crafting indelible images grew out of her early fascination with her grandparents' photographs. In this video interview, Arkapaw retraces her path to this point and highlights the integral role of the community that's supported her along the way.
A Collaboration with Panavision: David Procter, BSC Panavision 2023-10-26 | Cinematographer David Procter, BSC gives us insight into his creative process and the way creativity can spark from variety and limitations.
A Collaboration with Panavision: John Seale, AM, ACS, ASC Panavision 2023-10-09 | Australian Cinematographer John Seale, AM, ACS, ASC shares well-earned lessons from his storied career.Before going on to serve as cinematographer on such varied and beloved features as Witness, Rain Man, Dead Poet’s Society, The English Patient, The Perfect Storm and Mad Max: Fury Road, John Seale, AM, ACS, ASC got his start in the motion-picture industry working as a driver and film assistant for the Australian Broadcasting Corp. In this video, he shares lessons learned in his time with the ABC, as an operator, and as a cinematographer, including the importance of bringing an open-minded approach to each new project and always working to support and enhance the director’s vision for the story at hand.
Manufacturing a Panavision Lens Panavision 2023-10-05 | Take a peek inside the manufacturing department at Panavision’s headquarters in Woodland Hills, California. Follow along from blueprint to CNC shop, inspection to deburring, assembly to optimization, and on through the paint shop to see how Panavision products come to life.
A Collaboration with Panavision: Ben Davis, BSC Panavision 2023-08-31 | Cinematographer Ben Davis, BSC provides insight into what inspired him to become a cinematographer and describes his appreciation for Panavision optics.
A Collaboration with Panavision: Stephen H. Burum, ASC Panavision 2023-08-13 | Legendary cinematographer Stephen H. Burum, ASC illuminates us on his career - how he started out in the industry to his philosophy on filming a scene and working with Panavision.
A Collaboration with Panalux: Ben Smithard, BSC Panavision 2023-07-23 | Cinematographer Ben Smithard BSC illuminates us on his early career and lighting on set.
A Collaboration with Panavision: Piotr Śliskowski, PSC Panavision 2023-07-10 | Cinematographer Piotr Śliskowski takes us through his career and considerations for how to capture a story.
A Collaboration with Panalux: Harry Wiggins Panavision 2023-06-14 | Gaffer Harry Wiggins takes us behind the scenes of his career, working with cinematographers to decipher lighting sources, and his recent project, Pistol.
A Collaboration with Panavision: Óscar Faura AEC Panavision 2023-06-12 | In conversation, #cinematographer Óscar Faura AEC takes us through the scenes of his career from wanting to be an editor to finding the inspiration in the image and collaborating as a cinematographer.
A Collaboration with Panalux: Julian White, Creative Process Panavision 2023-06-07 | Gaffer Julian White takes us behind the scenes of his creative process in how he approaches a project and working with various cinematographers.
The Making of The Silent Twins Panavision 2023-06-07 | Cinematographer Jakub Kijowski, PSC takes us behind the scenes of The Silent Twins and the process of selecting the visual language for a film and collaborating with directors.
The Making of Landscapers Panavision 2023-06-07 | Cinematographer Erik Alexander Wilson BSC takes us behind the scenes of Landscapers and how he achieved the various looks across the series.
The Making of Black Bird Panavision 2023-04-12 | Cinematographer Natalie Kingston takes us behind the scenes of the series Black Bird and discusses what inspired her to pursue filmmaking.
The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Panavision 2023-04-05 | Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC describes working on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and gives us insight into using anamorphic optics for the film.
The Making of Elvis Panavision 2023-03-08 | Cinematographer Mandy Walker AM ASC ACS gives us insight into the process behind filming Elvis and the collaboration with Panavision.
The Making of Empire of Light Panavision 2023-03-02 | Gaffer John "Biggles" Higgins takes us behind the scenes of the Oscar nominated Empire of Light.
The Making of Tesciowie (The In-Laws) Panavision 2022-12-09 | Cinematographer Michał Englert PSC gives us a brief insight behind what inspired him to become a cinematographer and the challenges of translating a play from stage to film. Tesciowie was captured on Panaspeed lenses.
A Collaboration with Panavision: Anastas Michos, ASC, GSC Panavision 2022-11-18 | Cinematographer Anastas Michos, ASC, GSC takes us on a journey through his career; from starting out as a Steadicam operator to becoming a cinematographer and using lenses to build a dialogue.
The Making of The School For Good And Evil Panavision 2022-11-11 | From the set of The School For Good And Evil, cinematographer John Schwartzman, ASC discusses how the magical world was brought to life.
The Making of Sonata Panavision 2022-10-27 | Cinematographer Tomasz Augustynek, PSC speaks with us about what inspired him to pursue cinematography and the look of Sonata (2021).
The Making of Winning Time: In Conversation With Todd Banhazl and Mihai Malaimare Jr. Panavision 2022-08-12 | Cinematographers Todd Banhazl and Mihai Malaimare Jr. go one-on-one to recount their experiences shooting the first season of HBO's Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.#makingof #oneonone #cinematography #cinematographers #cameraman #filmmaking #filmmakingtips #winningtime #lakeshow #lakeshow💜💛 #purpleandgold #lakers #lakersdynasty #thejelloisjiggling #hbomax #winningtimehbo #bts #shotonfilm
The Making of Everybodys Talking About Jamie & Yesterday Panavision 2022-06-09 | Cinematographer Chris Ross, BSC discusses his creative approach to the features Yesterday and Everybody's Talking About Jamie.
A Collaboration with Panavision: Markus Förderer ASC, BVK Panavision 2022-06-08 | "Always try to do something that you find visually interesting and use it as an opportunity to do something new." Cinematographer Markus Förderer ASC, BVK speaks to his love for film and approach to filmmaking with passion.
The Making of Red Notice Panavision 2022-06-08 | Cinematographer Markus Förderer ASC, BVK speaks about the inspirations behind the Netflix hit Red Notice.
The Making of 12 Mighty Orphans Panavision 2022-04-20 | Cinematographer David McFarland discusses his inspiration behind and approach to filming 12 Mighty Orphans.
The Making of The Power Of The Dog Panavision 2022-03-17 | Cinematographer Ari Wegner, ACS discusses the look behind The Power of the Dog.
The Making of tick, tick... BOOM! Panavision 2022-03-17 | Cinematographer Alice Brooks, ASC discusses working with director Lin Manuel Miranda and inspiration behind tick, tick... BOOM!
A Collaboration with Panavision: Alice Brooks, ASC Panavision 2022-03-17 | Cinematographer Alice Brooks, ASC speaks on her career and journey to becoming a filmmaker.
Disney Launchpad Filmmaker Panel Panavision 2021-06-30 | Go behind the scenes with six bold new storytellers and learn what went into creating the films of Disney’s Launchpad Shorts in this inspiring conversation! Stream all of their shorts now on Disney+. Growing Fangs:Director/Writer: Ann Marie PaceCinematographer: Idan MeninAmerican Eid:Director/Writer: Aqsa AltafCinematographer: Sidney UngaDinner is Served:Director/Co-Writer: Hao ZhengCinematographer: Liu ZilongThe Last of the Chupacabras:Director/Writer: Jessica Mendez SiqueirosCinematographer: Meena SinghThe Little Prince(ss):Director/Writer: Moxie PengCinematographer: Marc PattersonLet’s Be Tigers:Director/Writer: Stefanie Abel HorowitzCinematographer: Matthew Pothier
Through Her Lens: Creating a Truly Inclusive Film Industry Panavision 2020-07-24 | Made In Her Image, Panavision, Light Iron, and LEE Filters present the virtual roundtable discussion “Through Her Lens: Creating a Truly Inclusive Film Industry.” Moderated by Made In Her Image founder Malakai and featuring cinematographers Mia Cioffi Henry, Melinda James, Kira Kelly, Cybel Martin, Keitumetse Mokhonwana and Sade Ndya, the conversation addresses inequities within the motion-picture industry through the lens of women of color behind the camera.
