Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Intro
1:11 - the naturalistic approach of Surviving BHD
3:32 - Stefano’s secret for lighting continuity
7:01 - choosing the locations
9:34 - how Stefano did this massive lighting setup
10:46 - Cinepath Pro, the road to becoming a full time DP
12:31 - don’t compromise your work
15:00 - locations as a reflection of the character
16:49 - setting up this beautiful interview
18:05 - lighting for tone
23:51 - final thoughts

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