Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Today, cinematographer Colin Watkinson, who shot the legendary TV show The Handmaid's Tale, sits down with us to break down the lighting and composition of the show's most iconic shots. We talk about vintage lenses, atmosphere/haze, and interactive lighting.

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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Developing Visual Style
2:26 - Camera & Lenses Used
2:57 - Scene 1: The Window Scene
7:00 - Scene 2: The Hanging Scare
10:10 - Scene 3: The Long Take
13:20 - Advice to be Bold

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