Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
Markus Forderer is an ASC and BVK Cinematographer behind such films as Red Notice, September 5, Constellation, Independence Day: Resurgence, I Origins, and the upcoming Voltron movie. He is also the founder of CineFlares.com, an incredible service I have personally used for almost three years. He grew up in Germany with no film industry connections, and now works at the very highest level. He graciously let me chat with him about his work, lenses, and what it takes to make it in the industry.
As mentioned, I don't have any affiliation with CineFlares other than being a customer myself. But after our interview, Markus emailed me with a discount code to make it more affordable for new users. Use the code NICK15 to get 15% off of a CineFlares PRO subscription at CineFlares.com
Markus Forderer is an ASC and BVK Cinematographer behind such films as Red Notice, September 5, Constellation, Independence Day: Resurgence, I Origins, and the upcoming Voltron movie. He is also the founder of CineFlares.com, an incredible service I have personally used for almost three years. He grew up in Germany with no film industry connections, and now works at the very highest level. He graciously let me chat with him about his work, lenses, and what it takes to make it in the industry.
As mentioned, I don't have any affiliation with CineFlares other than being a customer myself. But after our interview, Markus emailed me with a discount code to make it more affordable for new users. Use the code NICK15 to get 15% off of a CineFlares PRO subscription at CineFlares.com
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By request, heres a bit of a breakdown of how I tend to shoot with the RED V-Raptor [X]. Come to think of it though, RED V-Raptor [X] is becoming a bit of a mouthful. Ive seen X-Raptor used as shorthand and I think I like that, but I worry it might be confusing. Any other suggestions? Just Raptor maybe?")
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